I General User Manual 2718.6 Fitting the wheelPlease note that the work steps described here are for aspecific example.Please observe the information from the relevant manu-facturer or consult your specialist cycle shop.18.6.1 Inserting the front wheelBear the running direction of the tyre in mind whenfitting the front wheel.If your bike is equipped with a disc brake, make surethat the brake discs are correctly positioned betweenthe brake pads.18.6.2 Inserting the rear wheel18.6.2.1 Bikes with derailleur gears› If your bike is equipped with derailleur gears, putthe chain back onto the smallest sprocket whenfitting the rear wheel.› Insert the wheel as far as it will go so it sits cen-trally in the dropouts.› Tighten the hub nut, or firmly close the quick-release device (see ➠ Chapter 9.2.2 "Operating thequick-release device").18.6.2.2 Bikes with hub gearsFitting a wheel with gear hub in the frame› 1. Fit the chain on the sprocket and offer up thehub axle to the dropouts.CJ-NX10JAPANHub axleDropout18.5 Fitting the tyre and inner tubeMake sure that foreign bodies do not enter the insideof the tyre. Make sure that the inner tube is crease-free and not pinched at all times. When fitting thetyre, bear in mind the running direction. If the tyrehas a running direction, this will be indicated on thetyre sidewall.› Make sure that the rim tape covers the spoke nip-ples and is undamaged.› Put the rim with one edge inside the tyre.› Push one side of the tyre completely into the rim.› Insert the valve through the valve hole in the rimand fit the inner tube inside the tyre.› Push the tyre over the rim sidewall.› Pull the tyre forcefully into the centre of the rim.The area that has already been fitted will slip intothe base of the rim.› Check once again that the inner tube is seatedcorrectly.› Push the other side of the tyre completely over therim flange using the heel of your hand.› With Dunlop or Woods valves: Put the valve insertback into position and screw the cap nut tight.› Inflate the inner tube slightly.› Check that the tyre is correctly seated and is trueusing the indicator ring on the rim sidewall. Adjustthe seating of the tyre by hand if it does not runstraight.› Inflate the inner tube up to the recommended tyrepressure.
