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Inappropriately installed wheels may
shift while you are driving or detach
from the vehicle. This may damage
the vehicle and expose the driver to severe
and life-threatening injuries. It is therefore im-
portant to take note of the following instruc-
tions:
•
Ensure that your axle, drop-outs and
through axle mechanisms are free from dirt
and contamination.
• Ask your dealer for exact instructions on
the proper way to secure your wheel in the
through axle system on your bicycle.
• Fasten your wheel appropriately with the
through axle.
• Never use the bicycle unless you are sure
that the wheel has been properly secured
and cannot come loose.
Mounting
Place the wheel in the dropouts. The wheel hub
must be fastened securely in the dropouts. Close
the fixing mechanism.
Ensure that the brake disk is properly inserted
into the brake calliper. Ensure that neither the
brake disk nor the hub or the brake disk fasten-
ing screws touch the lower parts of the fork. If
you do not know how to adjust the disk brakes of
your bike, please read the instructions provided
by your disk manufacturer.
• 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 flat against the frame, fork or
seat post!
•
When it is closed, the end of the quick re
-
lease lever should always point backwards.
This ensures that it cannot be opened
through contact during riding.
• The quick release lever for the wheel has
to be installed on the opposite side to the
brake disk, otherwise you could suffer
burns from the brake disk. The clamping
force of the quick release can also be re-
duced if it is heated by the brake disk.
Through axles
Through axles that mostly function – and must be
handled – like quick releases, are also currently
used in chassis in lieu of bolts.
The axle is screwed into the drop-out and se-
cures the hub between the two fork arms or the
drop-outs in the frame. With some systems, the
hub and axle are secured with a quick release le-
ver operated in the same way as a normal quick
release skewer. Systems in which the axle is only
inserted or screwed in and then fastened with a
screw also exist. Refer to the attached compo-
nent manufacturer instructions and allow your
dealer to explain the system to you in detail.
If your bicycle has one or several
through axles, please read the cor
-
responding instructions provided by
the component manufacturer on how to oper-
ate and service these parts.
If your bicycle has components that
are fixed with quick releases, ensure
they are locked too when you park
the bicycle.
Tightening adjusting nuts
