I take mine apart after every use to get excess water out. A simple way of putting it back is hold it like below whilst squeezing it in as the other thumb and index finger pinch the C ring. So easy once you get the hand of it.
All I see is the c shaped tensioner part; but your point is well taken.Actually, that is a great mod for this model to remove the spring so that it comes apart easy for cleaning. I mean, you want to minimize the gunk that collects so that 50 years from now the person that buys your "rare" vintage German made 34c on Etsy gets a nice clean specimen
All I see is the c shaped tensioner part; but your point is well taken.