Canyon Mountain bike Manual page 16

28 QUICK-RELEASES AND THRU AXLES
As soon as the axle thread engages with the thread of
the left fork leg, close it by turning it clockwise. Close
the Maxle thru axle quick-release lever like a usual
quick-release lever. From the start of the closing
movement up to about the first half of its travel the
lever should move very easily without clamping the
wheel, whereas over the second half of its travel the
force you need to move it should increase considera-
bly. Towards the end of its travel the lever should be
very hard to move. Use the palm of your hand while
your fingers pull on an immovable part, such as the
fork leg, but not on a spoke or the rotor. In its end po-
sition the quick-release lever should be tight so that
it can no longer be turned.
The E-Thru system has been developed jointly by
Shimano and Fox and has a 15 mm thru axle that opti-
mises weight. It is mounted like the Maxle system and
also operated with a quick-release lever. The special
feature of the E-Thru compared to usual quick-re-
lease systems is the firm, bolted connection of the
tightening nut to the fork leg on the opposite side of
the quick-release lever.
For the removal of the front wheel you may need tools
depending on fork manufacturer and thru axle sys-
tem. To remove the wheel, loosen the axle support at
the fork and remove the axle completely from the hub.
To remount the front wheel procede in the reverse or-
der. Make sure all bolts/quick-release systems are
tightened properly.
E-Thru system
Tool for dismounting
To mount the axle use only the tools
!
recommended by the manufacturer. Make
it a rule to use a torque wrench. Tighten carefully
by approaching the prescribed maximum torque
in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) whilst con-
stantly checking the proper fit of the component.
Never exceed the maximum tightening torque in-
dicated by the manufacturer! A too tight fixing of
the axle can damage the axle or the fork leg.
Besides the front thru axle systems, there are also
rear thru axle systems, such as the X-12 rear axle
system from Syntace. This system combines extreme
stiffness with light weight. The X-12 system comes in
two different versions:
The key version (with Allen bolt)
The QR version (with RWS quick-release lever)
To remove the rear wheel of a Torque and Strive you
have to release the bolt positioned on top of the drop-
out (derailleur hanger mount) by two to three turns.
Release the axle (with the quick-release or by using
an Allen key depending on the system) and remove it.
Now you can remove the rear wheel as you are used
to.
Make sure not to insert the axle into the hub before
mounting the rear wheel.
Perform the rear wheel mounting in the usual manner.
Due to the axle guides the rear wheel is automatically
in its correct position and requires no further adjust-
ment. Once you have mounted the rear wheel, insert
and tighten the axle.
In the case of the models Torque and Strive tighten
the derailleur hanger mount to 6 Nm.
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Thru axle system Syntace X-12
Axle guides Syntace X-12
Do not use any other tools to fix the axle.
!
A too tight fixing of the axle can damage
the axle or the fork leg.
Manufacturers of thru axle systems deliver
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their products with detailed operating in-
structions. Read them carefully before removing
the wheel or doing any maintenance work.