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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 19:29:03 GMT
Who finds it really difficult to put the rear wheel back on the bike?
Got a couple of new cleaning things today and wanted to test them out so gave the bike a good thorough cleaning.
Thing is though, I have always battled getting the real wheel on....just never lines up properly/gets stuck....literally took me about 10 minutes to get the flipping thing on eventually.
Need to try find a you tube video of it being done in slow motion....was watching a stack of bike cleaning videos and everyone seems to do it within seconds.....I clearly have the wrong technique.....as in zero technique where that's concerned.
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Post by acd1055 on Jul 29, 2014 19:37:03 GMT
Ha ha I'm sure your not the only one. That said I cant say that I have problems refitting mine.
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Post by Phil on Jul 29, 2014 20:13:39 GMT
Who finds it really difficult to put the rear wheel back on the bike? Got a couple of new cleaning things today and wanted to test them out so gave the bike a good thorough cleaning. Thing is though, I have always battled getting the real wheel on....just never lines up properly/gets stuck....literally took me about 10 minutes to get the flipping thing on eventually. Need to try find a you tube video of it being done in slow motion....was watching a stack of bike cleaning videos and everyone seems to do it within seconds.....I clearly have the wrong technique.....as in zero technique where that's concerned. You're not alone. I always have issues getting mine back on, I usually end up stopping and doing something else so that I don't lose my temper and break something.
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Post by robertsims on Jul 29, 2014 20:32:27 GMT
Yes. sometimes first time, sometimes pain in neck. Always have rear derailleur in smallest cog. If gets real bad/annoying them just quickly remove qr skewer, put wheel in (v easy now) then with wheel in place put skewer back in. Takes about extra 30secs but solves problem.
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Post by ianmoss on Jul 29, 2014 20:39:42 GMT
The drop out on the Tribans are not as 'open' as some other bikes. I find that the nut on the skewer crashes agains the RD where it screws into the hanger. As said above, it's easier to remove the nut of the skewer and pop the wheel in.
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Post by bobcollege on Jul 29, 2014 20:53:37 GMT
Your not the only one, seems simple enough to do but can be a faff if your not used to it.
Hope this helps
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Post by mpj on Jul 29, 2014 21:52:22 GMT
Tight clearances on the T3 make it difficult to remove or replace the rear wheel, particularly with 25s on. I put the chain on the smallest sprocket (as suggested above) and partially deflate the tyre. This makes the process much quicker and easier, both in getting the axle back into the drop-outs and the tyre past the brake blocks. A few seconds work with the track pump and you are good to go. Works for me :-)
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Post by Rocket on Jul 29, 2014 21:54:32 GMT
You will find it easier to remove and refit if the tyre is deflated but remember to pinch the tyre to pass it through the brake blocks.
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Post by bobcollege on Jul 30, 2014 0:39:42 GMT
You shouldn't need to deflate the tyre at all if the brake quick release, cable tension and brake block positioning is all correct.
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Post by Rocket on Jul 30, 2014 0:51:16 GMT
Yes you do Neil. A flat tyre provides clearance against the brace between the chain stays. It's not so it will pass through the brake blocks.
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Post by acd1055 on Jul 30, 2014 7:11:43 GMT
Yes you do Neil. A flat tyre provides clearance against the brace between the chain stays. It's not so it will pass through the brake blocks. Agreed, I always have to let some air out if the tyre before removal and fitting.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 7:30:28 GMT
I've never had many problems with this. Like all things bike maintenance, it really is easier with a work stand. I pop chain in one of the smaller sprockets at the back, pull the derailleur back by hand then the wheel just rolls off.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 8:02:54 GMT
I fight with my wheel on an almost daily basis due to swapping the rear wheel when the bike goes on the turbo trainer (I warm-up and cool down for my runs on the turbo). I don't find I need to deflate the tyre but as other have mentioned above I always remove the skewer and put the gears in the smallest cog on the back. I have sworn at the bike before trying to get the wheel in or out.
The rear wheel on my MTB, on which I serviced the rear hub at the weekend, is a doddle to get in an out.
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Post by willys on Jul 30, 2014 15:49:16 GMT
Totally sympathize. My problem is not getting the wheel back in but getting the gears to work properly after I've done it. I've watched any number of You Tube videos, but they never seem to show the mechanics effing and blinding and kicking the cat in frustration when nothing works afterwards. It's usually a long drawn out process for me wrestling with the bike while my wife and child hide indoors.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 20:35:46 GMT
Well it would seem that im not alone in this, although I done the rear wheel again this morning and managed it a lot quicker after watching a few you tube videos.....guess its all down to doing it repeatedly till you get used to it.
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