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1.5.2 Thru Axles
Thru axles are mounted when the bicycle has to withstand high stress oc-
curring e.g. during freeriding, downhill riding etc. or jumps. They provide
suspension forks with a suitable stiffness.
Before mounting or replacing a fork/wheel combination, be sure
to read the operating instructions of the respective suspension
fork or wheel manufacturer first.
Notes on How to Mount Thru Axle Wheels
There is a wide range of thru axle systems available now. Some systems
are tightened with quick-releases. Other systems may require special tools
(a+b) for assembly or disassembly.
Be sure to read the respective manual before doing any assem-
bly work.
If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please contact your bicycle
dealer!
Improperly mounted wheels may throw you off your bicycle or
result in serious accidents!
Check the mounting after one to two hours of use and then every 20 hours.
If your bicycle is equipped with a Maxle thru axle system (c) with quick-
release, put the wheel into the fork and mount the rotor in the brake calliper.
Bring the wheel into the correct position between the drop-outs and slide
the axle with the open Maxle quick-release lever from the right side through
the drop-out and the hub. As soon as the axle thread engages with the
thread of the left drop-out, tighten it by turning the whole Maxle clockwise.
Close the Maxle thru axle quick-release lever like a usual quick-release lever
(see above section “How to Fasten Components Securely“).
The E-Thru system (d) has been developed jointly by Shimano and Fox and
has a 15 mm thru axle that optimises weight. It is mounted like the Maxle
system and also operated with a quick-release lever. The special feature
of the E-Thru compared to usual quick-release systems is the firm, bolted
connection of the tightening nut to the fork leg on the opposite side of the
quick-release lever.
For the removal of the front wheel you may need tools ((a) p. 16) depending
on the fork manufacturer and thru axle system. To remove the wheel, loosen
the axle support at the fork and remove the axle completely from the hub.
To remount the front wheel proceed in the reverse order. Make sure all
bolts/quick-release systems are tightened properly.
a
b
c
d
Over the second half of its travel the resistance you feel should increase sig-
nificantly. Towards the end of its travel you should need very much strength
to close the lever. Use the ball of your thumb to push it in all the way while
your fingers pull on an immovable part, such as the fork or the rear stay ((c)
p. 13) , but not on a rotor or spoke.
In its end position, the lever should be parallel to the bicycle, i.e. it should not
stick out to the side ((d) p. 13). The lever should lie close to the frame or the
fork so that it cannot be opened accidentally.
To check whether the lever is securely locked apply pressure to the end of
the hand lever and try to turn it while it is closed. If you can turn the lever
around, open it and increase the initial tension. Screw the tightening nut on
the opposite side clockwise by half a turn. Close the lever and check it again
for tightness.
Finally, lift the bicycle a few centimetres so that the wheel no longer touches
the ground and hit the tyre from above (a). If it is properly fastened, the
wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame without any rat-
tling noise.
If your seat post is equipped with a quick-release mechanism, check wheth-
er the saddle is firmly fixed by trying to twist it relative to the frame (b).
With insufficiently closed quick-releases and thru axles the
wheels can come loose, thus creating a serious risk of accident!
If your bicycle is equipped with quick-releases (c), be sure to
lock the frame to an immovable object together with the wheels
when you leave it outside.
As an anti-theft measure you can replace the quick-releases by
special locks (d). They can only be opened and closed with a
special, coded key or an Allen key. If you are in doubt or if you
have any questions, please contact your bicycle dealer!
With the DT Swiss RWS system the clamping force is not created via a
cam, but by tightening a bolted connection with a lever.
Tighten the system by turning the lever clockwise while holding the clam-
ping nut tight.
Depending on frame or fork the lever may touch either frame or fork during
tightening. If it does, pull out the lever, turn it back, let it engage again before
retightening.
In its end position, the lever should be parallel to the bicycle, i.e. it should not
stick out. The lever should lie close to the frame or the fork so that it cannot
be opened accidentally.
a
b
c
d
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