How Things Work; Wheel Removal And Refit - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

Wheel Removal and Refit

Wheels are removable for easier transportation or for repair of a tyre puncture. In
most cases, the wheel axles are inserted into slots, called "dropouts" in the fork and
frame, although some mountain bikes use what is called a "through axle" wheel
mounting system.
If you have a mountain bike equipped with through axle front
or rear wheels (figure 9), make sure that your Whyte dealer
has given you the manufacturer's instructions, and follow those
when installing or removing a through axle wheel. If you don't
know what a through axle is, ask your Whyte dealer.
Otherwise, wheels are secured with a hollow axle with a shaft
running through it which has an adjustable tension nut on one
end and an over-center cam on the other (figure 10). This is
commonly known as a "Quick Release" skewer.
Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method
for the front wheel than for the rear wheel.
WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow
the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause
serious injury or death.
Therefore, it is essential that you:
Ask your Whyte dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove
your wheels safely. Also ask for manufacturer's instructions.
Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place.
Each time, before you ride the bike, check that the wheel is securely clamped.
The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the
dropouts.
Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices
All Whyte bicycles have front forks which utilize a secondary wheel retention device
to reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly
secured. Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your
front wheel.
Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories:
The clip-on type is a part which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or
front fork.
The integral type is molded, cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork
dropouts.
Ask your Whyte dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your
bike.
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