Cannondale Bicycles manual

(4)While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, rotate the quick-release lever upwards and push it into the CLOSED position (fig. 11 & 12). The lever should be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel.

CAUTION: If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping

!your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is

insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.

(5)If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening the lever again.

(6)Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake shoes.

40