ADJUST THE QUICK RELEASE (32, 34, AND 36 RHYTHM FORKS)
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 N-m (8 in-lb).
7. Repeat the axle installation instructions to
verify proper installation and adjustment.
15 MM QUICK RELEASE INSTALLATION (36 AND 38 FORKS)
1. Loosen the pinch bolt, then install the front wheel into the fork dropouts. Slide the axle
through the drive side dropout and hub.
2. Open the axle lever and pinch bolt.
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.
7. Compress the fork a couple of times to ensure that the lower leg has settled into its low-
friction point.
8. Tighten the pinch bolt on the drive side dropout to 5.1 N-m (45 in-lb) torque.
IMPORTANT: You will only need to tighten the pinch bolt during your first wheel installation.
After tightening the pinch bolt, you may remove the QR axle and replace it without loosening
or retightening the pinch bolt. If you are changing wheels or hubs, it is likely that the pinch
bolt will need to be adjusted by following these installation instructions starting at step 1.
QR Lever Open
Indicator arrow
Pinch Bolt
QR Lever Closed
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Axle nut keeper screw
Axle nut keeper
Axle nut
Axle number
1-20 mm