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Any
05-02-03, 11:22 AM
Just picked up my new Rockhopper and i had to take both wheels off to get it into my car to take home. The guy in the shop showed me how to but the wheels and everything back on but im not sure ive done it correctly. Could someone have a look at these pics and let me know what they think.

Do this (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/DSCF0140.jpg) and this (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/DSCF0142.jpg) look correct?

Is my rear
wheel (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/DSCF0141.jpg) in correctly or should be be nearer to where ive marked?

And finally i wasnt sure which way the front wheel is supposed to go. Does this sticker (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/DSCF0144.jpg) point in the direction of rotation? If it is then then the front and rear quick release levers are on the same side.

It all seems to be ok but im new to this and would just like to be sure.
Sorry some of the picks are a bit crapy.

Cant wait for it to stop raining so i can take it for a ride.
thanks

KevinG
05-02-03, 11:39 AM
Everything looks good.

However I do not understand your rear wheel question for the 3rd pic.

Kevin
Portent
05-02-03, 11:51 AM
I agree with KevinG, it looks sound. Just remember to connect the braking before riding. Have fun, Portent.

DiL
05-02-03, 12:10 PM
Originally posted by Any
And finally i wasnt sure which way the front wheel is supposed to go. Does this sticker (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/DSCF0144.jpg) point in the direction of rotation? If it is then then the front and rear quick release levers are on the same side.[/B]

Yeah, on the Roll-X tires that marking shows the way the tire is supposed to roll

Grats on the new bike!
Any
05-02-03, 02:38 PM
Thanks all.

One last q. How do i remove the reflectors from my wheels? Ive had a look and dont see anyway to really get rid of them :confused:. Managed to get the others off.
WorldIRC
05-02-03, 03:44 PM
Just snap the little plastic thing that clips onto them right off.
iamlucky13
05-02-03, 05:01 PM
Congrats on the new ride! Now how about a picture of the whole bike?
It's a rule.
Any
05-03-03, 06:09 AM
Certainly. Click here (http://www.zenadsl1883.zen.co.uk/bike/bike-1.jpg) :D. Went for a ride around where i live this morning. Id forgotten how much fun riding is, will go for a full ride tomorow.
Scooby Snax
05-03-03, 06:34 AM
Sweet new ride Dude!

Um just make sure the Quick release for the seat post is pointed back, I got the willies looking at it that way... :D

Now go ride, get it Dirty, correction, filthy!! It's too clean, and well you're making me look like a slob!!
math2p14
05-03-03, 08:16 AM
Hehe exactly the same frame as mine. congrats on the new bike. It is a great ride i assure you. UK here as well.
Raiyn
05-03-03, 07:26 PM
Originally posted by Scooby Snax
Sweet new ride Dude!

Um just make sure the Quick release for the seat post is pointed back, I got the willies looking at it that way... :D

Now go ride, get it Dirty, correction, filthy!! It's too clean, and well you're making me look like a slob!! Or at least down.