For bikes with a derailleur gear system, shift to the highest gear. For
bikes with an internal gear rear hub, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions before removing the rear wheel.
If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake's quick release
mechanism to create more clearance between the wheel rim and
the brake pads.
Significant force is required to properly secure the wheel with
a cam action retention device. If you find that you can easily
close the cam lever without gripping the frame for additional
leverage, it indicates that the tension is insufficient. To rectify
this issue, follow these steps: open the lever, turn the tension
adjusting nut clockwise by a quarter turn, and then try
closing the lever again.
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C. INSTALLING A DISK BRAKE OR RIM BRAKE REAR WHEEL:
For bikes with a multi-speed system and derailleur gear, shift to
the highest gear, which is the smallest and outermost rear
sprocket. If you have a bike with an internal gear rear hub, it is
advisable to consult your dealer or refer to the hub
manufacturer's instructions before proceeding with the removal
of the rear wheel. For single-speed bikes with rim or disk brakes,
you can skip to step (4) below.
If your bike is equipped with rim brakes, disengage the brake's
quick release mechanism to create more space between the
wheel rim and the brake pads.
On bikes with a derailleur gear system, use your right hand to pull
the derailleur body back.
For bikes with a cam action retention system, move the quick
release lever into the open position. If your bike has a through
bolt or bolt-on mechanism, use the appropriate tool to loosen the
fastener(s). Push the wheel forward until there is enough slack in
the chain to be able to remove it from the rear sprocket.
Lift the rear wheel a few inches off the ground and remove it
from the rear dropouts.
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D. INSTALLING A DISK BRAKE OR RIM BRAKE REAR WHEEL:
For bikes with a cam action retention system, move the cam
lever to the open position, which should be on the opposite side
of the wheel from the derailleur and rear wheel sprockets.
On a derailleur bike, ensure the rear derailleur is in its outermost
high gear position. Then, pull the derailleur body back with your
right hand and place the chain on top of the smallest rear wheel
sprocket.
For single-speed bikes, remove the chain from the front sprocket,
allowing enough slack in the chain. Put the chain on the rear
wheel sprocket.
Insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and push it all the way in.
For single-speed or internal gear hub bikes, replace the chain on
the chainring and pull the wheel back in the dropouts for
straight alignment and about 6mm (1/4 inches) of up-and-down
play in the chain.
With a cam action system, move the cam lever upwards and
swing it into the closed position. The lever should now be parallel
to the seat stay or chain stay and curved towards the wheel.
Apply enough clamping force by wrapping your fingers around
the fork blade for leverage, ensuring the lever leaves a clear
imprint in your hand.
With a through bolt or bolt-on system, tighten the fasteners
according to the recommended torque specifications for your
specific bike model.
If you disengaged the brake quick release mechanism, re-engage
it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
Spin the wheel to ensure it is centered in the frame and clears
the brake pads. Squeeze the brake lever and check that the
brakes are operating correctly.
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When re-inserting the rear wheel with a disk brake, take care
not to damage the disk, caliper, or brake pads. Only activate
the disk brake's control lever when the disk is correctly
inserted in the caliper.
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