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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-27-22, 01:20 PM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By bboy314

Hopefully it’s somewhat clear to the OP after...

Hopefully it’s somewhat clear to the OP after this thread that dropout screws are NOT intended to adjust chain tension on a derailleur-equipped bike :crash:

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-22, 10:48 AM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By dedhed

https://www.google.com/search?q=evaporust+inside+f...

https://www.google.com/search?q=evaporust+inside+frame+site:www.bikeforums.net&rlz=1CAHOUC_enUS997&sxsrf=ALiCzsbZvWlveolW84dcAFxLdPaIkWNtQQ:1658854015204&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBl73igJf5AhXekYkEHZh8CogQrQIo...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-22, 08:11 AM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By bboy314

As others have noted, the wikihow article posted...

As others have noted, the wikihow article posted above applies only to single speed bikes and is not relevant for the OP’s question.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-22, 07:29 AM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By smd4

This is an incredibly misleading article and it’s...

This is an incredibly misleading article and it’s unfortunate you posted it here, where the OP has a multi-speed bike, not a fixie. Even the article you linked to says the derailleur takes up chain...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 09:47 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By dedhed

OP's bike ...

OP's bike
https://www.bianchi.com/bike/campagnolo-10sp-compact/

How exactly do the screws set the chain tension on this?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 08:30 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By smd4

Personally, I use the adjusters to make sure my...

Personally, I use the adjusters to make sure my cog set is as close to the jockey wheel as possible. I also prefer to let the derailleur cage spring do the job of tensioning the chain. But that’s...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 08:19 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By jccaclimber

This is a reflection on that article, not you,...

This is a reflection on that article, not you, but that's article seems to have been written in a way to almost deliberately confuse the inexperienced. It shows (and links a reference to) a bolt on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 07:44 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By smd4

How do you make this adjustment on a bike with...

How do you make this adjustment on a bike with vertical dropouts?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 06:48 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By rekmeyata

Those set screws are there to help take up chain...

Those set screws are there to help take up chain slack, in other words to set the chain tension. The tension should not be more or less than a half an inch when you push down on the chain in the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-22, 05:12 AM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By SJX426

NewSlang22 - WRT toe-ink. You may or may not be...

NewSlang22 - WRT toe-ink. You may or may not be able to make this adjustment. The critical factor is the brake caliper. If it is a casting, like Universal brakes, don't try to adjust by "bending" the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 04:05 PM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By BCRider

The only time I've seen such adjustment screws is...

The only time I've seen such adjustment screws is on the old style more classic frames with forward facing horizontal dropouts. And since it's an old style classic frame you have I'd bet an E-beer...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 03:26 PM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By KerryIrons

Adjustment screws are there to make sure the...

Adjustment screws are there to make sure the wheel fits in the frame the right way each time you remove it and replace it. Therefore by definition you don't change the screw adjustment because you...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 12:11 PM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By Rick

There are also books at the library and books you...

There are also books at the library and books you can purchase to help. YouTube videos on most all subjects also help.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 09:41 AM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By dsbrantjr

Or help someone else and rack up karmic points.

Or help someone else and rack up karmic points.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 08:01 AM

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How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By Crankycrank

I'll add that learning to do your own bike...

I'll add that learning to do your own bike maintenance will save you money, time, and you won't have to take the wheels off to fit your bike in a car every time something needs attention. Mounting...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-22, 05:20 AM

Replies: 25

How to remove rear wheel from road bike that has drop out screws.

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Posted By dedhed

If they are set so the wheel is centered in the...

If they are set so the wheel is centered in the frame no need to touch them. Kind of the reason they are there, to center the wheel in horizontal dropouts and allow quick wheel replacement.

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