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a
b
c
d
G
Make sure the levers of both wheel
quick-releases are always on the side
opposite to the chain. This will help you
to avoid mounting the front wheel accidentally
the wrong way round. In the case of CENTURION
bikes with disc brakes and quick-releases hav-
ing a 5-mm-axle, it may be reasonable to mount
both quick-releases with the lever on the side of
the chain drive. This helps you not to come into
contact with the hot brake disc and prevents
you from having your fingers burnt. If you are in
doubt or if you have any questions, contact your
CENTURION dealer.
G
Never ride a CENTURION bike without
having checked first whether the wheels
are securely fastened
(a)
. With an in-
sufficiently closed quick-release the wheel can
come loose, thus creating a serious risk of ac-
cident!
A
If your CENTURION bike is equipped with
quick-releases, be sure to lock the frame
to an immovable object together with the
wheels when you leave it outside.
How to fasten components securely with a
quick-release
Open the quick-release. You should now be able to
read “Open“
(b)
on the lever. Make sure the compo-
nent to be fastened is in the accurate position.
For more information see the chapters “Adjusting
the CENTURION bike to the rider” and “The wheels
and the tires” and the instructions of the component
manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you should
be able to read ”Close“
(c)
on the outside of the
lever. When you start closing the lever you should feel
virtually no resistance with your hand until the lever is
at a right angle to the frame/fork.
When continuing to close the lever the resistance you
feel should increase significantly and towards the end
even more strength is required to close the lever. Use
the ball of your thumb while your fingers pull on an
immovable part, such as the fork
(d)
or a rear stay, but
not on a brake disc or spoke, to push it in all the way.
In its end position, the lever should be at a right angle
to the quick-release axle
(e)
, i.e. it should not stand
out. The lever should lie close to the frame or the fork
so that it cannot be opened accidentally. Make sure,
however, that the lever is easy to handle for actual
quick use.
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