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14.11.8 Fitting the wheel
WARNING
Brake failure due to fitting the brake incorrectly.
Risk of accident and injury!
x With rim brakes, reattach the brake cable immediately.
x With hydraulic rim brakes, reattach the brake body
immediately and close the quick-release lever.
x Ensure that the brake body touches the rim and not the tyre
or the spokes.
To fit the wheels, reverse the sequence of steps for removing the wheels.
x With disc brakes, check that the brake pads are precisely positioned in the mounts
on the brake calliper before fitting the wheel.
x Ensure that you push the brake disc between the brake pads.
14.11.8.1 Fitting the front wheel
1. Thread the front wheel through the drop-out locks.
2. Fasten the nut on the quick release.
3. Close the quick-release lever.
4. Check whether the front wheel turns smoothly.
x If the front wheel does not turn smoothly, centre the wheel in the suspension fork.
14.11.8.2 Fitting the rear wheel
1. Pull the rear derailleur backwards by hand (see the “Maintenance / Removing the
wheel / Removing the rear wheel” chapter).
2. Place the chain on the smallest chainring and press the chain down.
3. Thread the rear wheel through the drop-out locks if necessary.
4. Push the rear wheel up into the drop-out locks.
5. Fasten the nut on the quick release.
6. Close the quick-release lever.
7. Check whether the rear wheel turns smoothly.
x If the rear wheel does not turn smoothly, centre the wheel between the chain stays.