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5. Adjust and tighten the quick release mechanism:
WARNING: Do not tighten the quick release mechanism by turning the lever in a circular
motion. This causes the clamping force to be too light.
You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position. If you can easily
move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping force is too light.
If the clamping force of the quick release mechanism is too light, the front wheel can loosen while
riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
- If the fork of your bicycle has a wheel retainer attached, move the wheel retainer so it is under the
adjusting nut or quick release lever
- Open and close the quick release lever with one hand
while you turn the adjusting nut with the other hand
- Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand, so that
you first feel resistance to the quick release lever
when it is parallel with the axle
- Put the wheel in the center of the fork and with strong
force, push the cam lever to the “close” position [5]
- When in the “close” position, make sure the quick release lever lays along the fork
- Make sure the both the adjusting nut and the opposite end of the quick release mechanism
make marks in the fork
- If they do not mark the fork, do Step 5 again, but tighten the adjusting nut tighter than
before
- The tightening torque of the quick release lever should be between 43 and 65 in.-lbs.
WARNING: Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to loosen while riding.
This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
CAUTION: Operate the quick release lever by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other
tool to tighten the quick release lever.