Operation Manual

CycleWheels and tyres
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10.3.1 Front/rear wheels with quick-release axles
10.3.1.1 Fitting
Models with open fork ends:
1. Push the quick-release axle through the
wheel hub and give the quick-release
adjusting nut one or two turns to screw
it onto the quick-release axle.
2. Insert the front/rear wheel and quick
release into the fork ends.
x If applicable, follow the
specifications regarding the front/
rear wheel running direction. This
specification generally relates to the
tyre tread and can be found on the
sidewall of the tyre.
3. Pull the quick-release lever inwards
until it touches the front fork or the
frame (see “Illustr.: Wheel with a
quick-release axle”).
x If the quick-release axle or the front/rear wheel is not firmly in place, or if you
can pull the quick release without any effort, readjust the tension
(see the “Basic adjustments / Quick releases” chapter).
Models with closed fork ends:
1. Align the front/rear wheel between the fork ends so that the fork ends and wheel
hub form a straight line.
x If applicable, follow the specifications regarding the front/rear wheel running
direction. This specification generally relates to the tyre tread and can be found
on the sidewall of the tyre.
2. Push the thru-axle through the fork ends and the wheel hub.
3. Screw the quick-release axle into the quick-release adjusting nut by turning it
clockwise with the lever until hand-tight.
4. Pull the quick-release lever inwards until it touches the front fork or the frame
(see “Illustr.: Wheel with a quick-release axle”).
x If the quick-release axle or the front/rear wheel is not firmly in place, or if you can
pull the quick release without any effort, readjust the tension
(see the “Basic adjustments / Quick releases” chapter).
Illustr.: Wheel with a quick-release axle
(example)
1 Quick-release adjusting nut
2 Quick-release axle lever
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