Wheel Removal and Installation (continued)
Rear wheel installation for a derailleur bike
Installation is the reverse of removal.
1. Position the rear derailleur in its high gear (small cog).
2. Insert the wheel into the dropouts, making sure to catch the chain on the small freewheel cog.
3. Push the wheel firmly into the dropouts to center.
4. Tighten nuts or if equipped with quick release, close the quick-release lever firmly. (See Quick Release Operation on page-7)
5. Reattach the rear brake cable and check for brake adjustment. (See Brake Adjustment on page-4)
Front Wheel Removal
1. If equipped with front brake: Release the front brake cable by holding the front brake shoes against the wheel rim and removing the guide pipe from
the holder on the brake arm.
2. Loosen nuts or, if equipped with quick release, open the quick-release lever and back the nut off a few turns to clear tabs on the fork.
3. Remove the wheel from the fork.
Front Wheel Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal.
1. Push the wheel firmly into the fork to center.
2. Install retaining clips and tighten nuts or if equipped with quick release, close the quick-release lever firmly. (See Quick Release Operation on page-7)
3. If equipped with front brake: Reattach the front brake cable and check for brake adjustment. (See Brake Adjustment on page-4)
General
T
ire and Wheel Maintenance
1. Maintain tire pressure at the value indicated on the sidewall of the tire. (It’s common that most bike tires will loose 5 to 10 psi a week.)
2. Never ride your bicycle with under-inflated tires, as this will cause poor handling, excessive tire wear or a blowout.
3. Use a hand or foot pump to inflate tire to proper tire pressure.
4. Over inflation or an improperly mounted tire may cause a blowout.
5. If there are any irregular noises from wheels, or if the rims wobble while rotating, check and repair wheels immediately.
6. Wheels should be checked regularly for spoke tightness, especially if ridden on rough roads. If the wheel does not remain 'true' this indicates that the
spokes are loose. We recommend that spoke adjustments be performed by a professional bicycle mechanic.
WARNING: Avoid riding over curbs. Watch for and avoid potholes, gratings and other road hazards. Walk your bicycle over railroad tracks, stairs, ditches or
other such rough conditions. Failure to do so may result in tire failure, loss of control, or other mechanical failures and may result in a serious or fatal acci-
dent.
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