SRAM Maxle adjustment and closure

For proper and safe adjustment of a Maxle quick-release, read and follow these instructions carefully.

The Maxle system uses a large-diameter skewer (Figure 1). The skewer passes through the hub.  There is a lever, or quick-release lever, on one end.

To Open and close a Maxle quick-release

1. With the Maxle skewer removed from the hub, place the hub ends in the detents (slight indentations) of the fork tips or rear dropouts. Make sure all the part are clean. Be careful to center the disc in the disc brake.

2. Pass the Maxle skewer though the dropouts and hub from the left side of the bike.

3. With the lever in the OPEN position (Figure 2), engage the threads of the Maxle skewer with the threads on the right side and gently turn the lever in a circular motion (Figure 3) until the skewer is fully threaded into the dropout.

4. Place the lever in the palm of your hand and throw the lever to the CLOSE position.

At the half-closed position of the lever, there should be some resistance.

5. Test that you have properly adjusted and closed the quick-release.

If the quick-release does not pass any test, follow the adjustment procedures, including the tests, or take your bicycle to your Trek dealer for service.

In the CLOSE position, the Maxle lever should not interfere with any other bicycle part or accessory part (such as rack or fenders) or touch any part of the bicycle, and should be oriented so obstacles in the path of the bicycle cannot snag the lever (Figures 4).

If necessary, re-install the wheel with the quick-release lever on the other side of the bicycle, or speak to your dealer about a quick-release that closes correctly and does not touch the bicycle (Figure 6).

Adjustment of Maxle Clamping Force

1. Place the Maxle lever in the adjustment position (Figure 5).

2. Insert a 2.5mm allen wrench and turn the adjustment screw one click.

3. Close the Maxle lever and test the resistance again. If needed, repeat steps 1-3 until the Maxle passes the tests.