Install The Front Wheel - Espin Aero Quick Start Manual

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INSTALL THE FRONT WHEEL

3 .1 Take the quick release skewer out of the
parts box and remove the adjustment nut and
spring on that side, as shown in Figure 1. Note
the spring orientation, it will need to go back
on with the small side facing inwards. There
are two springs, both have the small ends
facing inwards.
3 .2 Insert the quick release skewer into the
front wheel axle so that the quick release le-
ver is on the same side as the disc brake rotor,
as shown in Figure 2.
3 .3 With the rear wheel resting on the ground
and the bike upright, lift the front end of the
bike up and lower the fork onto the wheel so
that the disc brake rotor goes into the gap
in the disc brake caliper and the axle goes in
the fork dropouts. Rock the wheel side-to-
side to make sure the axles are all the way in
the dropouts. DO NOT FLIP THE BIKE UPSIDE
DOWN TO INSTALL THE WHEEL. This can put
too much weight on the display and other
components on the handlebar and damage
them. It is also best to use the bike's weight
to ensure the axle is fully in the fork dropouts.
Once the front wheel is in, the kickstand can
be used to keep the bike upright.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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3 .4 Once the wheel is in the fork, put the
spring back on the quick release skewer with
the small end facing inwards and thread the
adjustment nut back on. While holding the
quick release lever at 90° to the fork as shown
in Figure 3, screw the adjustment nut all the
way in until it is just finger tight.
3 .5 Close the quick release lever. The best
position for the lever is pointing upwards, as
shown in Figure 4. Make sure there is nothing
getting in the way of closing the quick release
lever all the way. If it is touching the fork or
brake, it might not be closed all the way.
3 .6 Lift the front wheel off the ground and
spin it. If the tire is rubbing the fork or the
disc brake rotor is rubbing the caliper, the
axle might not be fully in the fork dropouts.
Place the wheel back on the ground and open
the quick release lever. Rock the wheel side-
to-side by pushing the top of the wheel left
and right, until the axle clunks into the top of
the dropouts. Once the wheel is centered and
fully in the dropouts, close the quick release
lever and give the wheel another test spin. If
something is still rubbing, contact our tech
support agents at hello@espinbikes.com.
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