Wheels With Quick Releases; Removing And Installing Wheels - Xtracycle 2016 EdgeRunner User Manual

2.Wheels with Quick Releases

The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the over-center cam pushing against one dropout and
pulling the tension adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against the other dropout. The amount of clamping
force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping
the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam
lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the
difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
WARNING: The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the
nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is
as tight as you can get it will not clamp a cam action wheel safely in the dropouts.

3. Removing and Installing wheels

WARNING: If your bike is equipped with an internal gear rear hub, do not attempt to remove the
wheel. The removal and re-installation of most hub brakes and internal gear hubs requires
special knowledge. Incorrect removal or assembly can result in brake or gear failure, which can
cause you to lose control and fall.
CAUTION: Your bike has disc brakes, so exercise care in touching the rotor or caliper. Disc rotors
have sharp edges, and both rotor and caliper can get very hot during use.
a. Removing a disk brake Front Wheel
( 1) Disengage the brake's quick-release mechanism to increase the clearance between the tire and the
brake pads
( 2) If your bike has a quick release front wheel retention system, move the cam lever from the locked or
CLOSED position to the OPEN position.
( 3) Your front fork has an integral secondary retention device. Loosen the tension adjusting nut enough
to allow removing the wheel from the dropouts. You may need to tap the top of the wheel with the palm of
your hand to release the wheel from the front fork.
b. Installing a disk brake Front Wheel
CAUTION: Your bike is equipped with a front 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. See also Section 4.C.
( 1) Move the cam lever so that it curves away from the wheel.This is the OPEN position.
( 2) With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats
firmly at the top of the fork dropouts. The cam lever should be on rider's left side of the bicycle.
( 3) Hold the cam lever in the ADJUST position with your right hand, tighten the tension adjusting nut with
your left hand until it is finger tight against the fork dropout.
( 4) While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the same time
centering the wheel rim in the fork:
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