Operation Manual

9
Take apart the rear wheel
1. Turn the bike upside down so
the wheels are upward and the
handlebars are resng on the
ground.
2. Release the lock nuts holding
the back wheel onto the fork
of the bike frame. Use a 15 mm
wrench and work slowly to avoid
damaging the thread of the nut.
Pay good aenon to the order
of the washers. These need to
be in the exact order when
placing back the wheel.
3. Disconnect the brake cable and,
in case of V-brakes, open them.
4. Remove the plasc protecon
cap by loosening the two screws.
5. Pull the back wheel out
of the fork and lay it at on
table.
When placing back the wheel, rst ght-
en the nut on the right side of the bike.
Checklist:
• Do the brakes work as they
should? Are the brake blocks
and bolts secure? Are the cables
intact?
• Are the spokes at the right
tension?
• Are the saddle tube and steering
tube not higher than the safety
markings?
• All the nuts and bolts ghtened
securely?
• Is the tread of the res not worn
out, are there any weak spots
or bulges and is the pressure
right?
• Are the steering tube and the
handlebars secure? Is there any
play in the steering head?
• Are the hand grips sll rmly in
place and do the gears sll work
awlessly?