Rear wheel removal
01-09-23, 05:16 PM
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Rear wheel removal
Hi folks. I have one bike that is absolutely a bear to take the rear wheel off for some reason. I suspect the chain is too long but not sure. When I shift to smallest cog to remove wheel the cassette gets almost parallel, so I have to lift that, at the same time try to pull the wheel out so as to not get all bogged down, I once hooked the chain and apparently opened a link enough to break a chain 6 miles into a ride, long walk back. Is there another cog I can shift into, like the biggest, and safely remove the wheel? Thanks
01-09-23, 06:46 PM
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I'm wondering what the chain is catching on that's causing so many problems. Is it possibly hanging on a fender eye screw protruding beyond the drop out?
In any case, I suspect trying to remove the wheel with the chain on the largest sprocket but cause more problems than it solves.
You might try your luck using the 2nd to smallest sprocket, because that improves clearance near the drop out. Be sure to pull the derailer back and out of the way so the wheel can drop forward of it and you should have no problem.
In any case, I suspect trying to remove the wheel with the chain on the largest sprocket but cause more problems than it solves.
You might try your luck using the 2nd to smallest sprocket, because that improves clearance near the drop out. Be sure to pull the derailer back and out of the way so the wheel can drop forward of it and you should have no problem.
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Hi folks. I have one bike that is absolutely a bear to take the rear wheel off for some reason. I suspect the chain is too long but not sure. When I shift to smallest cog to remove wheel the cassette gets almost parallel, so I have to lift that, at the same time try to pull the wheel out so as to not get all bogged down, I once hooked the chain and apparently opened a link enough to break a chain 6 miles into a ride, long walk back. Is there another cog I can shift into, like the biggest, and safely remove the wheel? Thanks
