MARIN Owner's Manual page 25

The important point here is that when the Quick Release is tightened
properly it will "scar" or "emboss" (that is, slightly cut into) both the
inside and outside surfaces of the fork ends. You should always dou-
ble-check your Quick Release adjustments. This can be done by pick-
ing up one end of the bike and spinning the wheel to see that it turns
freely. Strike the wheel downward with your hand to ensure that it is
firmly attached.
REMOVING THE FRONT & REAR
WHEELS:
Before removing either the front or
rear wheel, you must first disengage
the brakes. This will allow you to
spread the brake shoes apart far
enough so that the tire can come out
past the brake pads. Push the brake
shoes on both sides towards the rim in
order to lessen cable tension and then
unhook the brake cable noodle (see
pg 22). Both brake shoes will spring
away from the rim providing tire clear-
ance for removal.
The brake release on road bicycles using Campagnolo equipment are
located on the brake lever. Simply push the small button on the side
of the brake lever and this will open the brakes making it easier to
remove the wheel. Push the same button from the other side of the
lever in order to re-set the brakes.
CHAIN ON SMALLEST COG
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL:
Pull the quick Release Lever to the Open position; you will then need
to turn the opposite Adjusting Nut counterclockwise about 2 turns to
fully release the wheel from the forks. The wheel will now be loose
in the fork tips and you can remove it by pulling it out of the fork or
lifting the bike and allowing it to drop. You may need to tap it gently
with your hand to disengage it.
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL:
You'll make this task much easier by putting the chain onto the small-
est cog (smallest gear; see drawing on this page) in the rear. Open the
Quick Release Mechanism. While standing on the left side of the bike,
lean over the rear wheel and grab the right seat stay at about midpoint
with your left hand and lift the bike about three inches off the ground
with your left hand. As you lift, pull the rear derailleur towards the
rear with your right hand and push the wheel free from the derailleur
and the dropouts on the frame, guiding the wheel out past the chain.
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL:
With the Quick Release Mechanism open (it should be on the left side
of the bike), place the wheel on the ground and place the front fork
tips on the wheel axle. Ensure that the axle is inserted all the way to
the top of the fork slots and that the wheel is centered in the fork.
Close the Quick Release Lever.
All of the cautions mentioned above about proper use of the Quick
Release Mechanism apply here: You should need to use the palm of
your hand to close the Quick Release Lever. Do not ride your bike
until the Quick Release is properly adjusted and the wheel is securely
fastened! Check the security of the wheel by rapping down on it with
your hand to confirm that it is attached and will not dislodge. Spin the
wheel to make sure that it is centered and turns freely.
Reattach the brake cable and noodle. Test the brakes to make sure that
they are working properly and that the pads are not touching the tire.