Use a Quick Release Bike Wheel

2 Methods:

Removal

Installation

Hello and welcome to VisiHow. Today I'm going to show you how to take off a quick release wheel from a mountain bike or touring bike.

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   First thing we need to do is to make sure the chain is on the smallest chain ring

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   This will make it easier to take the wheel off and put it back on.

   

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   Now we need to make sure the tire is slightly deflated to make it easier to pull the tire and wheel off

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   Take off the nozzle, open up the valve and allow some air to escape.

   

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   Open and unattach the brakes to create more space to take out the wheel

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   Push the brakes together, pull the brake cable and unattach the brakes.

   

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   The next stage is to pull the quick release lever, unscrew and pull it out

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   Here is the component

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   Make sure you don't lose the spring, you can put it back on and re-screw it for now.

   

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   Now, to take out the tire, we're going to lift up the derailleur and pull the tire out

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   That is how to take off a quick release wheel from a touring bike or a mountain bike

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This is how to reattach a quick release wheel to a mountain bike or touring bike.

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   The first thing we need to do is place the wheel here making sure the cassette is on the same side as the chain

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   Lifting up the derailleur, we can make space for the wheel

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   Try to place the chain on the smallest chain ring so it's in the same gear as when it was taken off.

   

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   Next, slide the wheel back into position

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   Take the quick release device and unscrew the spring

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   Place the quick release lever in, replace the spring and then tighten both sides

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   When you feel it is tight enough, push the lever back down. If it's difficult to do that means it's tight.

   

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   Reattach the brake by pushing the brake together, pull the brake cable out and slide the brake cable into the housing

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   This is how to reattach a quick release wheel to a mountain bike or touring bike

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