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QUICK RELEASE FRONT WHEEL
Some bicycles have wheel axles that incorporate a Quick Release (QR) mechanism. This
allows easy wheel removal without the need for tools. The mechanism uses a long bolt (called
a skewer) with an Adjusting Nut on one end, and a lever operating a cam-action tensioner
on the other. With the quick release lever in the open position, insert the front wheel into
the open ends of the fork. Turn the adjusting nut so that the locking lever is moved to the
closed position with a firm action. At the halfway closed position of the quick release lever,
you should start to feel some resistance to this motion. Do not tighten the quick release by
using the quick release lever like a wing nut. If the quick release lever is moved to the closed
position with little or no resistance, clamping strength is insufficient. Move the quick release
lever to the open position, tighten the quick release adjusting nut, and return the quick release
lever to the closed position.
CORRECT QUICK RELEASE AXLE SETTING:
1. To set, turn the lever to the open position so that
the curved part faces away from the bicycle.
2. While holding the lever in one hand, tighten the
Adujusting Nut until it stops.
3. Pivot the lever toward the closed position. When the
lever is halfway closed, there must be firm resistance
to turn it beyond that point. If resistance is not firm,
open the lever and tighten the Adjusting Nut in a
clockwise direction.
WARNING! IF YOU ARE USING A UNIT EQUIPPED
WITH A QUICK RELEASE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
QUICK RELEASE LEVER IS SECURELY CLOSED IN A
LOCKED POSITION. ALSO BE CERTAIN YOUR QUICK
RELEASE LEVER IS ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE TO THE
DISC BRAKE IN YOUR UNIT.
4. Continue to move the lever all the way to the closed
position so that the curved part of the lever faces the
bicycle.
5. The Quick Release is open when you are able to read OPEN. Verify the Quick Release is
closed when you are able to read CLOSED.
6. Repeat process until quick release lever is securley closed in a locked position.
ASSEMBLING YOUR BIKE
Closed Position
Open Position
Hub
Hub
Axle
Quick Release
Axle (skewer)
Adjusting
Nut
Quick
Release
Cam Lever
Spring
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