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Ensure that you have read the manufac-
turer‘s instructions before using magnet-
ic or clipless pedals. Practise clipping
your shoes in and out of the pedals‘ lock
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ing system before your rst ride in a qui-
et, safe place. Clipless pedals which do
not properly release are a safety hazard.
The release force of system pedals can
be adjusted. Please test this on your rst
ride with a setting that releases easily.
Regularly clean the system pedals and
service them with a suitable lubricant.
11.1 Operating quick releases and
axles
The wheels, seat post, seat, stem and handlebars
may be attached with quick release fasteners,
quick release axles or screw connections.
Only allow your FLYER specialist re-
tailer to perform work on quick release
fasteners and quick release axles.
These are components which are cru
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cial for your safety, so incorrect work
and tools in this area of the bicycle
could lead to serious falls.
Quick release
Quick releases are clamping brackets which at
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tach components like a screw, however their
clamping force stems from tightening the lever
without tools. The clamping force is activated by
opening and closing the lever. The clamping force
is adjusted by turning the counter nut when the
lever is open.
1. In order to open a quick release, to adjust
the seat post for example, open the quick
release lever.
2. Now you can move and adjust the seat post.
3. The quick release fastener must be closed
before using the FLYER. Completely
fold down the quick release lever for that
purpose. Fully engage any possible safety
devices.
The quick release is only securely
closed when you need the power of the
ball of your hand to close the lever.
The adjustment nut of the quick release fastener
must be tightened when the tightening force is not
high enough, e.g. when the seat does not stay in
position. To do this, the quick release lever must
be open.
The quick release fastener cannot be closed
when the tightening force is too high. Open the
clamping lever in this case and slightly loosen the
adjustment nut.
• All quick release skewers must be
rmly closed before you set off.
• Check all quick release fasteners for
correct attachment if the vehicle was
parked for a short time without super
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vision and before every ride.
• A closed quick release fastener must
be folded close to the frame, fork or
seat post.
Lock down wheels or other parts of your
vehicle that are attached with quick release
fasteners when you park your bicycle.
Quick release axles
The current chassis is either equipped with quick
release fasteners, screw connectors or quick re
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lease axles that work in the same way as quick
release fasteners:
The axle is screwed into the dropout and holds the
hub between the fork legs. The hub and the axle
are fastened with a quick release lever. Systems
in which the axle is only inserted or screwed in
and then fastened with a screw also exist. Refer
to the attached component manufacturer instruc
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tions and allow your FLYER specialist retailer to
explain the system to you in detail.
Tightening the Adjusting
Nut
Loosening the Adjusting
Nut
Quick release lever
Through axle
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