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position, the rear derailleur poses the least hin-
drance in removing the wheel.
•
If your FLYER is equipped with a quick-release
leverorathruaxel,openthem.
• Ifyourbicyclehashexagonalbolts,thenloos
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en
theminanti-clockwisedirectionwithatting
ringspannerorbox-endwrench.
• Pull the rear derailleur backwards somewhat.
• Lift the bicycle slightly.
• Lightly strike the wheel from above with the
palm of the hand.
• Take the wheel out of the frame.
If your FLYER has a gear hub, please consult the
instructions supplied by your manufacturer for re
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moving the wheel.
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ypesofvalveonbicycletubes
2.Removingthetyreandinnertube
• Unscrew the valve cap, the fastening nut and
possibly the cap nut from the valve.
• Release all of the remaining air from the inner
tube.
• Insert the tyre lever opposite the valve on the
inside of the tyre.
• Insertthesecondtyreleverapprox.10cmfrom
therst,betweentherimandtyre.Liftthetyre
wall over the edge of the rim.
Repeat this lifting action around the wheel until
the entire tyre is free.
Remove the inner tube from the tyre.
Schrader valve
Havetechnicaldefectsandattyresexclusively
repaired by your FLYER specialist retailer.
Repairing a tire puncture involves having
to adjust safety-relevant components.
Incorrect mounting of the wheels and
brakes can lead to severe falls and inju
-
ries. We strongly advise you not to repair
a
tire puncture alone. Ask your FLYER
retailertoxthetirepunctureforyou.
Get thorough instructions from your
FLYER specialist dealer and practise
changing the wheels and tyres under
their supervision if you plan to repair
yourownattyres.Thesystemmustbe
switchedoandthebatterymustbere
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moved before changing a tyre or wheel.
Y
ou need the following equipment to repair a tire
puncture:
• Plastic tire lever
• Patches
• Rubber cement
• Sandpaper
• Open-ended spanner or wrench (for wheels
without quick release skewers)
• Air pump
• Spare tube
If your FLYER is equipped with a discbrake, you
can remove the wheel without further preparation.
Pleasenote:whenttingthewheel,thediskmust
be slotted between the brake linings of the brake
calliper and ultimately be centred without contact.
If your bike is equipped with a hydraulic rim
brake, you should proceed as follows:
• If your system features a brake quick release,
remove the brake unit according to the instruc
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tions supplied by your manufacturer.
•
If you do not have a brake quick release, de-
ate
alloftheairoutofthetyre.
In the case of back pedal brakes, the screws on
the brake arm of the chain stay have to be opened.
1.RemovingtheWheel
• If your FLYER is equipped with a quick-release
leverorathruaxel,openthem.
• IfyourFLYERhashexnuts,loosenthesewith
a suitable spanner anti-clockwise.
You can then remove the
front wheel according to
the steps listed above.
Thefollowingappliesforrearwheels:
• If your FLYER uses a derailleur gear system,
change gear to the smallest sprocket. In this
Source: Shimano
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