Tech; Wheels; Secondary Retention Devices - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

WARNING: The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted
brakes, so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever
travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which may result in
serious injury or death.

4. Tech

It's important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your
bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt
them yourself, and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike. If you have even
the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual, talk to your local
Xtracycle dealer.
A. Wheels
Bicycle wheels are designed to be removable for easier transportation and for repair of a tire puncture.
Wheel axles are inserted into slots, called "dropouts" in the fork and frame. Your wheels are secured with a
quick release mechanism.
WARNING: Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off
the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is essential that you:
1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels
safely.
2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place.
3. Each time, before you ride the bike, check that the wheel is securely clamped.
The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts.
1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices
Your Xtracycle has a front fork which utilizes an integrated secondary wheel retention device to reduce
the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured. Secondary retention
devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your front wheel.
Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike.
WARNING: Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device. As its name implies, it
serves as a back-up for a critical adjustment. If the wheel is not secured correctly, the
secondary retention device can reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging from the fork.
Removing or disabling the secondary retention device may also void the warranty.
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your wheel. Failure to
properly secure the wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause you to
loose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or death.
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