Raleigh None manual Seatpost Quick Release, Removing a Bolt-on Rear Wheel

wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.

c.Removing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel

!WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the rear wheel. The removal and re-installation of internal gear hubs require special knowledge. Incorrect removal or assembly can result in hub failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.

(1)If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release mechanism to open the clearance between the tire and the brake pads (see Section 4.C, figs. 11 through 15).

(2)Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest rear sprocket) and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.

(3)Using the correct size wrench, loosen the two axle nuts.

(4)Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and, with the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts.

d. Installing A Bolt-on Rear Wheel

(1)Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.

(2)Put the chain on to the smallest sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it completely in to the dropouts. The axle nut washers should be on the outside, between the frame and the axle nut.

(3)Using the correct size wrench, tighten the axle nuts

enough so that the wheel stays in place; then use a wrench on each nut simultaneously to tighten the nuts to 240 - 300 inch pounds.

(4)Push the rear derailleur back into position.

(5)Re-engage the brake quick-release mechanism to restore correct brake pad-to- rim clearance; spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake

lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.

B.Seatpost Quick Release

Some bikes are equipped with a quick-release seat post binder. The seatpost quick-release binder works exactly like the wheel quick-release (Section 4.A.1) While a quick release looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other, the quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post (see fig. 6).

!WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore:

1.Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seat post.

2.Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seat post quick release.

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