Installing Quick Release Skewers

You will be able to install quick release skewers if your wheel axels have a hole through the middle.  Quick release allows you to remove wheels without using tools.

Installing the Skewers:

Tools Needed:

  • None

Tips:

  • Remove Nut and one spring from skewer.
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  • Install skewer from left hand side (note: opposite side of gears).
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  • Put the spring on first then the nut; smaller size of the spring goes towards the wheel, larger size of the spring goes towards the nut.
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  • Repeat steps for Back Wheel

Proper Wheel  Installation on th.

  • Guide the wheel into the drop outs on the frame
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  • Adjust the tension by turning the nut (not the lever).
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  • Tighten the nut until there is noticeable tension on the lever.  Move the lever to the closed position.  Make sure the lever does not touch the fork.
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  • To test for secure attachment, lift your bike and hit the wheel with a solid blow.  The wheel should not move, become loose or move side to side.
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  • Back wheels are a little bit more difficult.  Please see the Removing the back wheel of a bike: Here!