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Thru Axles
Thru axles are mounted in almost all fields when STEVENS bicycles are
exposed to high loads, i.e. when riding cross-country, all mountain, enduro as
well as in the field of road racing, cyclocross, e-bikes and allround. They provide
suspension forks with a suitable stiffness.
Useful Information for Mounting Wheels with Thru Axles
There is a wide range of thru-axle systems available now. Some systems are
tightened with quick-releases. Other systems require special tools for assembly
or disassembly.
Check the fixing after the first one to two hours of use and subsequently every
20 hours of use.
To dismount the wheel, open the quick-release of the axle at the fork. Once
it is open the thru axle can be loosened and the axle can be fully removed from
the hub.
If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your STEVENS dealer.
Danger:
Improperly mounted wheels may throw you off your bicycle or result in
serious accidents! Ask your STEVENS dealer to show you how to handle
the thru axle type you have.
Note:
Before removing the wheel or doing any maintenance work, be sure to
read the operating instructions of the fork, thru axle and wheel manufac-
turers first!
Caution:
To mount the axle only use the tools recommended by the manufacturer.
Make it a rule to use a torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching
the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps (0.5 Nm increments)
and check in between the proper fit of the component. Do not exceed the
maximum torque value indicated by the manufacturer! You find them on
the components themselves and/or in the chapter
“Recommended Torque
Settings”
. A too tight fixing of the axle can damage the axle or the fork leg.
Caution:
Check the thru axle
fixing after one to two
hours of use and subse-
quently every 20 hours
of use.
Note:
Before mounting or
replacing a fork/wheel
combination with thru
axle system, be sure
to read the operating
instructions of the
respective suspension
fork or wheel manufac-
turer first.
Repairing Punctures
Tyre punctures can happen to any cyclist. As long as you have the necessary
tools for changing tyres and tubes and a spare tube or a tyre repair kit, this need
not mean the end of your cycle tour, however. For bicycles with quick-releases all
you need in addition are two plastic tyre levers and a pump.
Wheel Removal
In the case of
road bike rim brakes
open the release lever of the brake
(Shimano) or move the pin in the brake lever/shifter unit on the handlebar
(Campagnolo).
If you have
derailleur gears
, you should shift the chain to the medium or small
chainring or to the smallest sprocket before removing the wheel. This shifts the
rear derailleur right to the outside where it does not interfere with the removal of
the wheel and the chain tension is not too high.
• Open the quick-release or the thru axle, as described in the chapter
“How
to Use Quick-Releases and Thru Axles”
. If you cannot remove the wheel
after releasing the lever or nut, it is probably still being held in place by drop-
out catches. These are retaining collars at the drop-outs. In these cases, just
release the quick-release adjusting nut by a few turns and slip the wheel past
the catch.
• You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel, if you pull the rear derailleur
rearwards a little.
• Lift the bicycle off the ground and give the wheel a gentle tap with your hand
so that it drops out.
If you have
disc brakes
and remove the wheel for the first time check the
exact position and condition of the brake pads and/or wear indicators (ear or nose-
shaped metal protrusions). This will help you to verify subsequently, whether the
brake pads are still in the proper position after dismounting. Open the quick-re-
lease of the wheel, as usually. Compared to all other brake systems the disc brake
does not interfere with the removal of the wheel; the wheel can immediately be
removed from the drop-outs. Do not activate the brake lever as long as the wheel
is dismounted; this would change the position of the brake pads. This can make
the brake drag along the disc after the remounting.
Note:
Before removing a wheel read the chapters
“Mounting Wheels”
and
“How
to Use Quick-Releases and Thru Axles”
. If you are in doubt or if you have
any questions, contact your STEVENS dealer.
Note:
Insert the transport
locks in the brake
callipers of the disc
brake when you have
dismounted the wheel.
Caution:
Do not activate the
brake lever after remov-
ing a wheel when your
STEVENS bicycle has
hydraulic brakes.
Danger:
Do not file off the drop-
out catches!
