SHIMANO Rear axle SM-AX720 E-Thru 142x12mm (163mm)

E-Thru rear axle without nut. Easy to use and safe fastening of the hub to the frame. Axis length 163mm with a diameter of 12mm. For hubs with width: O.L.D 142mm.

Safety Notice
CAUTION
For product installation, adjustment and replacement information not found in the user manual, please contact the place of purchase or distributor. The dealer's manual intended for professional and experienced bicycle mechanics can be found on our website (https://si.shimano.com).
For safety, please read this "user manual" carefully before use, follow it for proper use, and save it for future reference.
The following instructions must be followed at all times to avoid personal injury and physical damage to the equipment and the environment. The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage that may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER - Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING - Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING - Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury or physical damage to the equipment and surroundings.

WARNING
If used in combination with any other frame or hub/wheel, the wheel may detach from the bicycle while riding, resulting in serious personal injury.
- If the installation of the rear 12mm E-THRU Type I system on the bicycle is not correct, the wheel may detach from the bicycle while riding, resulting in serious personal injury.
- If the E-THRU system lever is on the left side (rotor side). frame, make sure that the E-THRU system lever does not interfere with the operation of the rotor. In addition, make sure that the E-THRU lever does not come into contact with the frame, other parts, accessories, etc. while driving. or with obstacles (such as bushes or rocks). If the E-THRU lever comes loose due to contact with foreign objects, the wheel will come loose and rattle. In this case, contact the place of purchase or the bicycle dealer. Riding a bicycle with a loose wheel can lead to a fall and subsequent serious injury.
- Do not touch the disc brake rotor when handling the E-THRU system. In addition, do not manipulate the E-THRU system lever while the wheel is turning. The disc brake rotor is very sharp and touching it can result in serious injury.
- Brake calipers and disc brake rotors get very hot during brake use. To avoid the risk of burns, ensure that the E-THRU system has cooled down thoroughly after cycling before handling it.
- Remove all foreign matter and dust from the fork end hole, frame side thread and axle holes before installing the wheel. Foreign parts and dust can prevent the E-THRU system from being installed correctly, and if the hub and axle are not installed correctly, the wheel can come off, resulting in serious injury.
- The adjuster cannot be rotated more than 3 turns. Do not forcefully rotate the adjuster in the tightening or loosening direction if turning the adjuster is difficult. If you turn the adjuster with force, you may damage it.
- If the bike is ridden without the adjuster, in some cases it will not be possible to make the adjustment - so replace the E-THRU axle with a new one.

Manufacturer Information
Shimano INC
3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
Phone number: +81-72-223-3210 / FAX:+81-72-223-3258
WEB: shimano.com
Email: contactshimano@shimano-eu.com

EU representative:
Shimano Europe BV
High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Tel: +31-40-2612222
WEB: shimano.com
Email: contactshimano@shimano-eu.com
EU contact: https://bike.shimano.com/information/distributors-list.html