Now that you have released the brake, changed gear, moved the bell etc and turned the bike upside down we can begin removing the rear wheel.
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Your wheel is attached to the forks either by wheel nuts, quick release skewer or thru axle.Ĭlick on this video to find out how to undo a quick release mechanism. How to remove rear bike wheel on a derailleur geared bike If the wheel is connected to any wires (such as DI2 system or e-bike rear hub motor) then undo them now. Now turn the bike upside down by grasping the bike under the brake calipers and turn it over in one move. Read this article if your bike has cantilever or caliper brakes.įor disc brakes you don’t need to release anything. Our article here will guide you through the process of releasing V-brakes.
Protect your saddle by putting a cloth or a paper towel on the floor.īecause the rim brake pads sit close to the rim the brake have to be released before the wheel can be removed. This counteracts the lack of tension in the rear and holds the chain in position. If you have multiple cogs at the front then move the chain to the largest cogs. It is a good idea to change gear and put the chain onto the smallest cog at the back, so you always know where to put your wheel when you replace it. Before you do this however turn any accessories and remove any devices that are fitted on the handlebars. Putting the bike upside down will make removing the back wheel easier. How to remove rear bike wheel – Preparation Not essential, but will prevent closing the gap in between the hydraulic disc brake pads if you accidently knock the brake lever. Usually 15mm, but some BMX and electric bikes come with larger ones. This is to loosen any handlebar accessories and bolts. Tools required for bicycle rear wheel removal If you want to know how to remove rear bike wheel, this article will take you through the process. You must pull it back by hand when removing wheels because it won't stay in place on its own.Fitting a new tube? Changing your tyre? Putting on a new cassette? All of these jobs involve taking off your back wheel. Note: To clearly show the desired derailleur position, we locked it in place and didn't show the hand. This is the secret to easy wheel removal. Lastly: Pull back the derailleur with your hand to get it, and the chain, out of the way so the wheel won't hang up on anything when you open the quick release and remove the wheel.
P ull the derailleur back and remove the wheel
And, again, if you have disc brakes, you can skip this step!ģ. Open cantilever brakes (these feature a cable that runs over the top of the tire) by lifting the cable end on one side out of its holder. Look for this if there's no lever on the brake. Some sidepulls are opened by pressing a button on the lever. For linear-pulls (also called "V-brakes") lift the end of the "noodle" out of its holder ( photo b). To prevent this, open sidepull brakes by fully rotating the little lever on the brake upwards ( photo a). On most bikes with rim brakes (not disc brakes), when you try to remove the wheel, the tire bumps into the brake pads.
If you're not riding, shift the levers (one at a time), lift the bike by the seat and pedal by hand to shift the chain. If you're riding, shift as you slow to a stop so that the chain is on the smallest rear cog and the smallest chainring in front. This creates slack in the chain, which makes wheel removal much easier. Shift onto the small cog and small chainring Anyone can remove a rear wheel and it won't affect shifting or the chain. Afraid to take off your rear wheel to fit the bike in a trunk or fix a flat, because you think you'll mess up the chain or shifting? Relax.
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