20X110 BOOST AXLE INSTALLATION (40 FORK)
1. Install the front wheel into the dropouts and slide the axle through the dropouts and hub.
2. Use a 5 mm hex wrench to torque the axle bolt to 2.2 N-m (19 in-lb).
3. Torque the two pinch bolts on the non-drive side dropout to 2.2 N-m (19 in-lb).
4. Compress the fork a couple of times to ensure that the lower leg has settled into its low-friction point.
5. Torque the two pinch bolts on the drive side dropout to 2.2 N-m (19 in-lb).
Pinch bolt
Axle bolt
15 MM QUICK RELEASE INSTALLATION (32, 34, AWL, AND 36 RHYTHM FORKS)
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.
WARNING
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.
1-20 mm
QR Lever Open
QR Lever Closed
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