4. Tech
It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual, talk to your dealer.
A. Wheels
1.Wheel Quick Release Description. The wheel quick release uses a cam action to clamp the bike’s wheel in place (see fig. 6). Because of its adjustable nature, it is critical that you understand how it works, how to use it properly, and how much force you need to apply to secure the wheel.
2.Adjusting the Quick Release Mechanism.
The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against
one dropout and pulling the
3.Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices. Most bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device to keep the wheel from disengaging if the quick release is incorrectly adjusted. Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment. Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike.
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