Operation Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
Dual Drive gear on Birdy touring
• Shift to the lowest hub gear (left shifter to
gear 1) and the highest derailleur gear (right
shifter to gear 8). The gear-change mecha-
nism (Clickbox) must be uncoupled from the
hub gear. Press on the latch C and push out
the thread rod.
• Loosen both axle nuts and remove the rear
wheel.
Internally geared hub with coaster brake
The brake arm (A) which attaches to the
frame and supports the hub while under
brake torque. Loosen the screw (B).
Rear wheels with quick-release
• Open the quick-release as described at
page 18.
• To make removal of the rear wheel easier,
you should pull the derailleur back a little
by hand.
• Lift the bike a little and give the wheel a
slap – it should fall out and down.
TIP!
If you have a puncture on the
road, you can attempt to x it
without removing the wheel, by
only removing part of the inner
tube. Leave the valve in the rim,
and rst try to nd the hole where
air is escaping, by pumping more
air into the tube. A bucket of
water or a puddle may be of some
help. Once you’ve found the hole,
check at that point on the tire and
examine it closely for the source
of the puncture. Remove this if
necessary.
A
B