![]() Resist the temptation to turn the bike upside-down as this can damage certain brake/shift levers (if dirt were to get inside), your cyclo-computer (scratches), and it increases the likelihood of the bike falling and getting damaged especially if traffic is passing.ģ.When the wheel is out of the frame, lay the bike on its left side, or have a friend hold it, so you don't damage the derailleur or get dirt in the drivetrain. ![]() Never force the wheel out! If it's stuck, determine what's holding it in place and free it.To extract rear wheels, it helps to pull the derailleur back slightly to clear the axle parts as the wheel passes through (main photo: click to enlarge).įor fronts, you'll probably need to hold one side of the quick release and turn the other counterclockwise to create clearance to get past the wheel-retention ("safety") tabs on the fork (inset photo: click to enlarge). Remove the wheel: Open the quick release (or loosen the axle nuts) on the wheel with the flat and lift the bike to remove the wheel. The only thing to watch out for is to never squeeze the disc-brake lever when the wheel is out of the frame because that will close the brake pads and you'll need to then spread them.Ģ. The wheel will come right out of the brake with no muss, no fuss. ![]()
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