15 MM QUICK RELEASE INSTALLATION
Wheel installation is identical for both the 15x100 mm and 15x110 mm quick release (QR) axles.
1. Install the front wheel into the fork dropouts. Slide the axle through the non-drive side dropout and hub.
2. Open the axle lever.
3. Turn the axle clockwise 5-6 complete turns into the axle nut.
4. Close the lever. The lever must have enough tension to leave an imprint on your hand.
5. The closed lever position must be between 1-20 mm in front of the fork leg.
6. If the lever does not have enough tension, or has too much tension when closed at the recommended
position (1-20 mm in front of the fork), see the next section for adjustment instructions.
Use hand pressure only. Never use any tool to tighten the quick release lever. Over-tightening the
levers can damage the axle or fork dropouts, leading to a sudden failure with one or more of these
components, resulting in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. Failure to secure the axle properly can cause
the wheel to become detached from the bicycle, resulting in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
ADJUST THE QUICK RELEASE
1. Note the axle number, which is the number at
the indicator arrow.
2. Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to loosen the axle
nut keeper screw approximately 4 turns, but do
not completely remove the screw.
3. Move the quick release lever to the open
position and unthread the axle approximately
4 turns.
4. Push the axle in from the open lever side. This
will push the axle nut keeper out and allow you
to rotate it out of the way.
5. Continue to push on the axle and turn the axle
nut clockwise to increase the lever tension, or
counter-clockwise to decrease the lever tension.
6. Return the axle nut keeper into place and
torque the bolt to 0.9 Nm (8 in-lb).
7. Repeat the axle installation instructions to
verify proper installation and adjustment.
WARNING
Indicator arrow
Axle number
7
1-20 mm
Axle nut keeper screw
Axle nut keeper
Axle nut