FURTHER TIPS

NOTE: In the case of gear hubs with a hollow axle for quick release skewers - in conjunction with horizontal dropouts - there may be small displacements of the rear wheel. If it is necessary when cycling uphill to apply excessive force to the pedals in first gear, this may displace the rear wheel as the adhesion/clamping force is not sufficient.

Corrective action: Fix the ends of the axles in place on both sides with a chain tensioner. The chain tensioners now support the holding force.

Under no circumstances should you tighten the nuts with a higher torque, as otherwise this will jeopardise the function of the Rohloff hub.

1. Spiral springs of the quick-release skewer installed with PITLOCKs?

Spiral springs must be completely removed with the quick-release skewer. Please do not install together with the PITLOCK securing device.







2. The hub (tube) protrudes slightly beyond the surface of the dropouts. Can this be felt with your finger when the quick-release skewer is dismantled?

Reason:
The pressure washer and the pressure head of the axle press both on the hollow axle and on the dropout surfaces. The required pressing force is not applied to the dropout surfaces.

Remedy:
Take the wheel out, shorten the ends of the axle tube carefully with a file by less than 0.5 mm - now reinstall the wheel with the PITLOCK lock.
Ensure a tight fit - done!

Simply click here to reach the Shimano installation instructions directly.

How much is 10 Nm?
Rule of thumb: tighten the code nut by hand with the PIT and then turn it a further 1 - 1.5 revolutions with another tool.

Installing spiral springs of the quick-release skewer with PITLOCKs?
These have to be completely removed with the quick release skewers. Please do not install in the PITLOCK securing devices.

All KEYs and the code pass lost
Disaster!!! Only possible by arrangement in exceptional cases with the purchase receipt and code nut.

The seat tube is moving slowly back into the frame tube.
Release the PITLOCK saddle axle, then the seat tube and grease the opening in the bicycle frame thoroughly. Then re-assemble all the parts and tighten. If the diameter of the seat tube is too thin, only the upper edge of the frame will apply pressure during the tightening process. The necessary surface pressure cannot be produced. In this case please replace with a different seat tube with the appropriate diameter which fits without any play - this will then no longer slide downwards.

Tip from the biker:
Concerning: talcum powder on the saddle axle?!

Hello again,

After riding approximately 2,000 km since the summer, including an extensive tour of the Baltic, here as promised is my summary of the topic of talcum powder on slippery seat posts:
my seat post has not moved 1 mm more into the seat tube since the talcum powder cure! Certainly highly recommended! The seat tube only has to be moderately greased (in order to prevent corrosion), but not the post! There is then enough contact pressure and there are no more problems.
So please consider putting the tip on your page under "Further Tips". Thanks once more for your goodwill concerning the reordering of my screwed up clamp axle and all the best to you and your company.
Best regards from Leipzig,
Stephan
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A short postscript: the tip with the talcum powder cure only applies in my test together with the use of a distance sleeve to adapt various seat post tube diameters to the seat tube of the frame. My test only applies to this combination. The inside of the distance sleeve and the seat post tube are not greased (but the outside of the distance sleeve and the seat tube are) and instead covered with talcum powder. That will definitely work. I did not mention that explicitly, but it was clear from my first “talcum e-mail". So now everything must have been explained in a plausible way. A simple solution to a problem that can really get on your nerves.

Best wishes, Stephan G.





What is the correct way to open the code nut?
Place the correct PIT on the code nut, now press the PIT in forcefully and unscrew at the same time. This unlocks the spring washer from the grooves of the code nut during the opening procedure.

Can I also buy directly from the PITLOCK manufacturer?
In principle only from the bicycle stockist because they provide the best service and advice. Unfortunately some dealers have problems fulfilling specific customer wishes. For this reason it is also possible to order directly from the » PITLOCK Shop if your dealer is not able to order for you immediately.

Have the PITLOCK axles been tested with respect to extreme loads?
No! The PITLOCK axles have been tested by the firm Velo-Tech with respect to normal conditions of use in road traffic. Only after final approval were the security sets sold in the trade. We strongly advise against downhill racing and high jumps with a bicycle fitted with PITLOCK.