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4. If you can lock the lever with little or no resistance, the clamp-force is not sufficient.
Go back to Step 2 and tighten the adjustment-nut. For more information, read the
actual measurements (below).
5. Align the levers so they do not touch a part of the bicycle or an accessory part (such
as rack or fenders), and so obstacles in the path of the bicycle can not catch the levers.
To remove a wheel with a traditional quick-release
1. Release the quick-release lever; move it to the OPEN position.
2. For the front wheel, decrease the tightness of the adjustment-nut; turn it three turns.
3. Move the wheel out of the fork or the frame.
Suspension
If you adjust your suspension, your bicycle will turn and stop differently. After you
adjust the suspension, carefully examine your bicycle in a low traffic area until you
know its performance.
Sag is the compression of a shock that occurs when the rider sits on the bicycle in a
usual position. For the initial adjustment, set the forks at approximately 15% sag, and
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