Tips for rear wheel removal

[EmailAddress]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 07 November 2023 at 11:42

[anonymous-user]

Moving into the smallest gear at the back can help realignment with the derailleur and tends to be quicker.

[nickfrog]

That's good advice and then practice makes perfect. Not much else you can do apart from turning the clutch off if you have one or locking the mech if it's a SRAM with that functionality.

[marksx]

Keep a rag handy then you can grab the chain/mech without worrying about getting greasy

[nickfrog]

EmailAddress said:

Could you expand or link this?

I'm a rider / driver, not an engineer.

I'm Cole, not Harry...

There's an simple way to release the tension?

SRAM baby yeah.

https://youtu.be/J4Rfpcl3Q0Y

[Randy Winkman]

I don't have a disc brake bike but am I right in thinking you shouldn't pull the relevant brake lever while the wheel is out?

Edited by Randy Winkman on Monday 1st May 19:39

[nickfrog]

Correct although easy enough to push the pistons back in with a tool sharp enough to damage the seals

[TheDrownedApe]

another successful PH thread. IF i am ever doubting the worth of the PH forum with all the toxicity i pop over here to find my karma.

Thankyou my fellow lycra clad warriors

[nickfrog]

EmailAddress said:

nickfrog said:

That's good advice and then practice makes perfect. Not much else you can do apart from turning the clutch off if you have one or locking the mech if it's a SRAM with that functionality.

Update.

This has literally changed my life!

Can't believe I never realised it was possible to do this.

Glad I could help.

I think SRAM have a patent on this and Shimano can't do it as a result. I am surprised no one thought about it before them though as the mech was invented decades ago!