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Risk of personal injury and material damage!
Improper use of the quick release can lead to
dangerous riding situations, crashes, accidents
and damage to the bike.
If the lever can be easily pushed into its final
position, the wheel is not clamped tightly
enough and may slip or come loose while riding.
This can cause accidents and crashes.
- Open the lever again and tighten the lock nut
in a clockwise direction.
Under no circumstances should it only be
possible to push the leaver into its end position
by applying excessive force or not be possible
to move it into its end position at all (= 90°
relative to the hub axle).
Due to the eccentric bearing, it may become
loose while riding.
If this occurs, there is a serious risk of an
accident.
- Open the lever again and turn the lock nut
anticlockwise.
- Check that the wheels are securely clamped in
position as described in Section 7.1.1
Adjusting the fork (mountain bike)
1 See the instructions for adjusting the fork
which are included in the fork manufacturer’s
manual.
2 If your fork has a control mechanism on the
handlebar, read the instructions included in
the fork manufacturer‘s manual.
Only the preload of the fork can be adjusted
by compressing the springs using a screw.
This only changes the operating torque of the
fork, i.e., if the preload is higher, the fork will
only spring back under greater operating
forces.
If there is too much preload on the fork, the
suspension will be considerably less effective.
To find out how much weight the spring
elements in your fork can bear, refer to the
enclosed fork manufacturer’s manual and/or
contact your dealer.
If the total weight is outside this range, have
your dealer install a spring element that is
suitable for your weight.
8.5
To close: Follow the instructions in the reverse
order.
1 If you removed the quick-release axle from
the hub completely, insert it in the hub from
the left-hand side (in direction of travel).
Quick release open, front wheel removed.
Inserting the quick-release axle.
2 Place the springs and lock nut on the axle.
Position the lock nut on the end which is
protruding from the hub on the right-hand
side, and tighten by turning it clockwise.
Make sure the handle is in the open position.
Turning the lock nut on the axle in a clockwise
direction.
3 Tilt the eccentrically mounted lever so that it
is in line with the hub axle. Keep the handle in
this position.
4 Tighten the lock nut until it is only possible to
rotate the lever 90° on its bearing by applying
some force (it should be just about in line
with the hub axle).
5 Push the lever another 90° to the end stop.
End position of the closed quick-release lever.
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