leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your
hand.
NOTE:
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action
retention device takes considerable force. If you can fully close
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
above, re-engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
brakes are operating correctly.
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c. Removing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel
hand.
rear sprocket.
rear dropouts.
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.
to the dropouts.
fork blade for leverage, and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the
palm of your hand.
NOTE:
the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action
retention device takes considerable force. If you can fully close
stay or chain stay 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
adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again. See also
above, re-engage it to restore correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
brakes are operating correctly.
B. Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
WARNING: Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can
allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control
and fall. Therefore:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to
correctly clamp your seat post.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping
your seat post.
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