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14.11.1.4 Preparing the brakes on racing bikes

Before the wheels can be removed, the brakes must be prepared.

x Open the quick-release lever on the rim

brake.

14.11.2 Removing the front wheel

x Open the quick-release lever (see the “Wheels and tyres / Fitting and removing the

front/rear wheel” chapter) or loosen the cap nuts.

If the front wheel cannot be pulled out yet, this is due to the drop-out locks. These are

retaining collars in the fork end.

x Unfasten the nut on the quick release or unscrew the cap nut further from the axle.

x Slip the front wheel from the drop-out locks.

14.11.3 Removing the rear wheel

x On cycles with a derailleur shifting

system, shift to the smallest rear

sprocket.

x To facilitate rear wheel removal with

derailleur shifting systems, pull the

rear derailleur backwards slightly by

hand (see “Illustr.: Pulling back the rear

derailleur”).

x Lift the cycle up a little and give the rear

wheel a light tap so that it drops down

and out.

Illustr.: Preparing the brakes on racing bikes

(example)

1 Rim brake quick-release lever

Illustr.: Pulling back the rear derailleur (example)