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Adjusting the bicycle to the rider
The seat post, seat, stem and handlebars can be
fastened with quick releases or bolted connec-
tions.
Please ensure that you read the
manufacturer’s operating manual
for your stem. Only allow specialists
to work on your handlebars and stem!
Possible positions for adjusting bolted connections
Possible positions of quick releases / through axles
Using quick releases and through axles
Quick releases and through axles are systems
installed on the bicycle in place of bolted con-
nections. They consist of two parts: the clamping
lever, which provides the necessary clamping
force, and the locking nut, which allows you to
regulate the clamping force. You can change the
setup of your quick release when the clamping
lever is open.
A good gauge for measuring if the
wheel is safely clamped is if you can
only close the clamping lever with the
balls of your hands when the resistance in-
creases after closing the lever about half way.
Loosening adjusting nuts
Tightening adjusting nuts
• Check that all quick releases are
properly fastened before every ride.
• Make sure that all quick releases
and through axles are properly in place
even if the bike was only left unattended
for a short period of time.
• When it is closed, the quick release lever
should be at against the frame, fork or
seat post!
• When it is closed, the end of the quick
release lever should always point back-
wards. This ensures that it cannot be
opened through contact during riding.
* see page 25
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