Dutch Bike (Batavus) rear wheel removaL??
07-16-18, 07:36 AM
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Dutch Bike (Batavus) rear wheel removaL??
I have a Batavus 1.2.have - basically the classic omafiets like an Old dutch. black
removing the rear wheel for a flat repair is such a pain! it has the fabric chain cover with metal frame... roller brakes
any tips or tricks?
removing the rear wheel for a flat repair is such a pain! it has the fabric chain cover with metal frame... roller brakes
any tips or tricks?
07-16-18, 07:52 AM
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You don't need to remove a wheel to patch a tube - only to replace one.
1. With the wheel still on the bike, use your tire irons to remove the tire bead from one side. Preferably the non-driving side for a rear wheel.
2. Pull the tube out from the tire and use the pump to find the puncture.
3. Patch the puncture and look for its source in the tire.
4. Put the patched tube back into the tire.
5. Put the bead back on the rim.
6. Pump up the tire to full pressure.
1. With the wheel still on the bike, use your tire irons to remove the tire bead from one side. Preferably the non-driving side for a rear wheel.
2. Pull the tube out from the tire and use the pump to find the puncture.
3. Patch the puncture and look for its source in the tire.
4. Put the patched tube back into the tire.
5. Put the bead back on the rim.
6. Pump up the tire to full pressure.
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And even if you do need to replace a tube or tire, you do not usually remove the wheel. You only remove the non-drive side nut and then use a special frame spreader tool (or your hands, if you are muscular) to spread the frame so that you can slide the tube/tire through.
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thanks for the replies! I shouldn't have asked such a silly question lol I figured it out - just takes a lot of time to remove all the bolts, chain cover etc.
got her all bolted back together with a normal schrader valve for easy air top ups
and hopefully no flat soon - would be hell do change beside road....
got her all bolted back together with a normal schrader valve for easy air top ups
and hopefully no flat soon - would be hell do change beside road....
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The hardest part for me was getting the lock undone to remove the wheel. Locks on those are a bunch of tough buggers. Smiles, MH
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This type of bike is one that motivates one to go to flat reducing (note I didn't say "flat proofing") efforts before you get one. If the wheel size allows a belted tire is a good choice. Add in a sealant filled tube next. And make a donation to your favorite cause for good Karma.
Remember where these bikes were developed the amount of road crap (glass, wire and metal shards) was much less then current western world communities typically see. Andy (a proud member of the RRWRU. we had to assemble a Raleigh DL-1 for entry)
Remember where these bikes were developed the amount of road crap (glass, wire and metal shards) was much less then current western world communities typically see. Andy (a proud member of the RRWRU. we had to assemble a Raleigh DL-1 for entry
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