4.2.3 Process to follow for reliable tightening of the wheel with quick release axles
If you want to remove the wheel of your Moustache, please
follow this process:
1. Check that the lever is in the open position (You should be
able to read "OPEN" that is engraved on the lever).
2. Check that the conical springs are on each side of the hub
and that the smallest circumference of these is oriented
towards the center of the wheel as in Figure 14.
3. Place the wheel on the fork or the frame, checking that
the axle is fully placed into the dropouts of the frame or
fork. The wheel should be centered, as should the disc in
the caliper.
4. Hand tighten the tightening nut until it touches the fork or
frame dropouts.
5. Reclose the quick release lever with the palm of your hand
parallel to the fork or the frame dropout ensuring you
have the recommended level of tightness. The engraving
"CLOSE" is now visible. The recommended tightness is
obtained when the lever hardens midway through the
course, that's to say from the moment when the lever
finds itself in line with the axle. If the lever is too hard to
close, you can loosen the nut on the axle. If the lever is not
tight enough, you can retighten the nut until the correct
level is attained.
4.3 DERAILLEUR
The adjustment of your derailleur was carried out before delivery
of your bike and therefore, you should not need to do it yourself.
If however, you feel you need to intervene with its settings,
perhaps because of cable stretch, we advise you to consult your
local approved retailer. With a little bit of experience, you can also
L
follow the stages below:
H
1. In order to adjust the low and high speed stop screws, it can
be easiest to unscrew the cable tightener at the level of the
L
derailleur so that it is free. You can then push against the high
H
speed stop screw with your hand.
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2
2. The upper tensioner should be aligned with the high or low
cog when the derailleur is in high or low speed setting. If the
tensioner is not aligned, you must tighten or untighten the stop
screw to obtain the correct setting (Figure 17).
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2
3. Then you must adjust the indexing. Ensure that the gear
changing lever is set to the highest gear, which corresponds
to the smallest cog. Then tighten the cable by pulling on it
Figure 17. Derailleur stop screws setting
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OPEN
CLOSE
Figure 16.
Stages of tightening the axle
WARNING!
If despite these recommendations
you are not able to correctly index
your gears, see your local retailer so
they can carry out the different steps
of adjustment as well as checking the
derailleur hanger.
unscrewing the dial.
Inversely if the derailleur takes the chain too far, climbing up two cogs or rubbing on the upper
cog, you need to loosen the cable by tightening the dial.
The final adjustment to cut out all noise should be precise and the dial adjusted by a quarter
turn between each check.
4.4 SUSPENSIONS
For optimal durability and functioning, check the
specific notices of each manufacturer delivered with
this manual in order to correctly carry out the settings
and maintenance of components. Also ensure you
adapt the settings to your size and your type of riding.
4.4.1 Fork lockout system
Some forks are equipped with a system to lockout
the suspension. Each brand has its own type
of lockout but the principle remains very similar
from one brand to another. When the system is
locked, the fork movements are blocked in order to
guarantee better pedaling efficiency. However, the
fork is not 100% blocked in order not to damage the
suspension if the fork stays locked out on rough ground. The levers are on the right leg of the
fork. The following figure presents different models of lockout systems.
Figure 18. Different systems of fork lockouts
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and immobilize it by using the cable tightener on
the derailleur.
To perfect the cable tension, use the dial on the
derailleur or on the lever.
When pressing on the lever to change up the
gears, the derailleur should climb without delay
onto the next cog without making any noise.
If the derailleur does not pull the chain onto the
next cog, or if it makes noise from rubbing onto
the lower cog, you need to tighten the cable by
WARNING!
A badly carried out setting
can make you lose control of
your Moustache or damage
components. Ask your local
retailer for advice. He/she has
the necessary experience
to help you find the correct
settings. You can also refer to
the manufacturer's notice.
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