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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-12-20, 02:41 AM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

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Posted By justbike

I think we finally solved this. When I realized I...

I think we finally solved this. When I realized I can loosten the axle nut, I took it out to check Pirkaus idea.

Pirkaus, you are correct. The cassette side axle nut was backwards. I tried fitting...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-12-20, 01:03 AM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

I think it looks worse in the photos because I...

I think it looks worse in the photos because I just took a file to it (very lightly and for barely any time) to try and smooth it out. Its not actually that abnormally worn.

If I install the wheel...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-12-20, 12:56 AM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

I think thats just the picture. Part seems pretty...

I think thats just the picture. Part seems pretty evenly worn to me.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-12-20, 12:55 AM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Noted. I just loostened the axle, doing the...

Noted.

I just loostened the axle, doing the resverse of what I did, (17mm socket and 13mm wrench) and within 1/8 of a turn it was loose enough do undo with my finger so I doubt I bent/squished...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 10:33 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Alo, Thanks for the response. The nut looks...

Alo,

Thanks for the response. The nut looks to be perfectly round. The portion where it is getting caught on the frame also seems to be round but when I touch it with my hand it definetly isnt...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 09:48 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Alo, thank you for trying to help Tell me...

Alo, thank you for trying to help

Tell me about it. Its difficult to solve even while being there. My lack of specialized tools is not helping either.

Could you specify what it is?

Thanks

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 09:36 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Andy, Thanks for all your help. To tighten,...

Andy,

Thanks for all your help. To tighten, I used a standard 17mm socket on the cassette side while holding the other side with a 13mm wrench. Of course this was not ideal as I could only tighten...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 09:05 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Andy, Thank you for your help. I will try...

Andy,

Thank you for your help. I will try and reverse it when I can get ahold of a chainwhip and the proper socket to remove the casette. That being said, from what I can see, I do not believe the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 08:58 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

That is a very interesting point but I do not...

That is a very interesting point but I do not beleive its the case because the interior of the nut is not threaded so how would it tighten in the other direction?

The lack of serration/thread on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 07:37 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

If I am understanding correctly, is the cassette...

If I am understanding correctly, is the cassette side axle nut what lays inside the 14 prong "sleeve" / the nut with the circular end which is supposed to lay on the frame (what is circled in red)?...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 05:53 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

I do not have a caliper at home but I am going to...

I do not have a caliper at home but I am going to work on getting one...

I have tried inserting the wheel upright as well as facing down. All of the attached images are with the bike laying...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 05:51 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Forgive me, I am a little new to this. Should I...

Forgive me, I am a little new to this. Should I be looking at the top or bottom image of the diagram. Which number is the cassette side axle nut?

Thanks,

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 05:29 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

The only thing I can think of at this point is...

The only thing I can think of at this point is either:

1. The part of the wheel I am trying to rest on the frame is simply too large. Maybe I lost the component that is actually supposed to lay on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 05:05 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

I do not believe the derailleur hanger has moved...

I do not believe the derailleur hanger has moved ... but I did set the bike down on a rag so it is possible.

I dont think sliding it in from the outside with help. The outside portion (red) of the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 04:58 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

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See the gap between the frame...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 04:36 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

The side opposite the cassette drops in when you...

The side opposite the cassette drops in when you work it. The issue is the casette side. I am able to get the wheel to fit in between, but it will not rest on the left side of the frame, it looks...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 03:34 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

I have tried literally everything. Pulling the...

I have tried literally everything. Pulling the frame to widen the space between the two drops, slapping the tire, pushing hard, adjusting the angle ... nothing seems to work

I will try to reverse...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-11-20, 03:17 PM

Replies: 41

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

Views: 7,864

Posted By justbike

Rear Wheel Won't Drop In

I took out my rear wheel to replace a popped tube and now I am unable to get it to drop back in. No components were changed in the process except the tube. I also slightly tigtened the rear casette...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-11-20, 03:17 PM

Replies: 45

Bike Theft

Views: 3,907

Posted By justbike

Has this method ever saved you from a theft?

Has this method ever saved you from a theft?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-11-20, 03:16 PM

Replies: 45

Bike Theft

Views: 3,907

Posted By justbike

New business venture?

New business venture?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-11-20, 03:14 PM

Replies: 45

Bike Theft

Views: 3,907

Posted By justbike

Ive seen people try to steal bikes in front of...

Ive seen people try to steal bikes in front of others in broad daylight. Madness..

Forum: Beach Cruisers

04-11-20, 03:11 PM

Replies: 11

Where to get cruiser saddles?

Views: 3,091

Posted By justbike

Ebay is the best if price is a concern. Might...

Ebay is the best if price is a concern. Might take some time to find a deal though...

Forum: Introductions

04-11-20, 03:04 PM

Replies: 13

Hello from Long Island, New York

Views: 543

Posted By justbike

Greetings from a fellow Long Islander!

Greetings from a fellow Long Islander!

Forum: For Sale

04-11-20, 03:03 PM

Replies: 3

Farley 7 $1170 obo

Views: 1,276

Posted By justbike

Looks great

Looks great

Forum: For Sale

04-11-20, 03:02 PM

Replies: 16

For Sale - Vintage patches

Views: 3,897

Posted By justbike

Interesting finds..

Interesting finds..

Forum: For Sale

04-11-20, 03:01 PM

Replies: 3

Complete 1970's Shimano Dura Ace Brake Set Center Pull

Views: 1,452

Posted By justbike

Amazing how well the components look despite the...

Amazing how well the components look despite the age

Forum: Living Car Free

04-11-20, 02:59 PM

Replies: 15

Oslo: zero pedestrian and cycling deaths in 2019

Views: 5,486

Posted By justbike

New York City has also taken substantial steps to...

New York City has also taken substantial steps to prevent cyclist fatalities including more protected bike lanes. I wonder how it has been working....

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