Operation Manual
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NOTE: If, on a traditional cam action system, 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.
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes considerable force. If you
can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, the lever does
not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the
surfaces of the dropouts, the tension is insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a
quarter turn; then try again. See also the first WARNING in this Section.
(5) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism in 3. a. (1) above, re-engage it to restore
correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
(6) 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.
c. Removing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel
(1) If you have a multi-speed bike with a derailleur gear system: shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the
smallest, outermost rear sprocket). If you have an internal gear rear hub, consult your dealer or the
hub manufacturer’s instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel. If you have a single-
speed bike with rim or disk brake, go to step (4) below.
(2) If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s quick-release mechanism to increase the clearance
between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4.C, figs. 11 through 15).
(3) On a derailleur gear system, pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release lever to the OPEN position (fig. 8b). With a
through bolt or bolt on mechanism, loosen the fastener(s) with an appropriate wrench, lock lever or
integral lever; then push the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
(5) Lifttherearwheeloffthegroundafewinchesandremoveitfromthereardropouts.
d. Installing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel
CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or brake
pads when re-inserting the disk into the caliper. Never activate a disk brake’s control lever unless the disk is
correctly inserted in the caliper.
(1) With a cam action system, move the cam lever to the OPEN position (see fig. 8 a & b). The lever should
be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets.
(2) On a derailleur bike, make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost, high gear, position; then
pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel
sprocket.