2. HOW THINGS WORK
It’s important for your enjoyment and safety to know
how things work on your bicycle.
QUICK RELEASE (QR) MECHANISM
The bicycle quick release allows wheel removal without
the need for tools.
WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick
release can allow the wheel to wobble or disengage from the
bicycle, causing damage to the bicycle and risk of a crash.
It is essential that you:
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Ask your bicycle retailer to show you how to
install and remove your wheels safely.
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Use the correct technique for clamping your
wheel in place with a quick release.
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Before you ride the bicycle, check that each
wheel is securely clamped.
The Wheel Quick Release is a long bolt called a
skewer, with a lever on one end and a nut on the other,
the wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp a
bicycle wheel in place.
