rear wheel removal
rear wheel removal
Hi folks, I have a really nice bike with a flat tyre, it's been flat since May because I can't get the rear wheel out to fix it. I've disconnected the brakes and loosened the quick release skewer but the wheel will not come out of the drops. At all. I've yanked and pulled and yes the chain is on the smallest cog and I've manipulated the derailleur out of the wheel but no, it will absolutely not budge. It's a Temple lightweight step through. I've no trouble removing the wheel off my Dawes super galaxy or any other bike I've had. Any advice gratefully appreciated. Honestly though, I feel like dumping it and buying another bike. I wouldn't even palm it off to some other unsuspecting mug. Disappointed with Temple to say the least. Bike's no good to me if I can't get the wheel off.
Re: rear wheel removal
Welcome.
Please can you add some photos of both sides of the rear wheel showing how it's held in the frame.
Thanks
Jonathan
Please can you add some photos of both sides of the rear wheel showing how it's held in the frame.
Thanks
Jonathan
- SimonCelsa
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Re: rear wheel removal
Is it one of these:
https://www.templecycles.co.uk/products ... ightweight
Looks like rear facing dropouts, maybe remove the quick release fully and try pulling the rear stays apart. It might be that the rear hub is a bit tight in the rear triangle. Reynolds 520 possibly so it shouldn't be too fragile.
https://www.templecycles.co.uk/products ... ightweight
Looks like rear facing dropouts, maybe remove the quick release fully and try pulling the rear stays apart. It might be that the rear hub is a bit tight in the rear triangle. Reynolds 520 possibly so it shouldn't be too fragile.
Re: rear wheel removal
If the main problem is the chain snagging the cogs, you could remove the rear derailer. It should be quite easy.
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If it's as linked by SimonCelsa, then one of the most obvious obstructions would be the rear mudguard if one is fitted. Unfastening the mudguard stays looks to be the absolute minimum. Then, see about lifting the chain off the chainwheel and cassette and slide the wheel backwords.
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I had something like this happen recently. Maybe you should get someone to hold the chain so it is not in contact with the cogs at all in case the chain is what's blocking it. Also try pulling the drops away from the wheel, some bikes (mainly old steelframes) won't let you move the when otherwise.
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why oh why would a sensible person put together such a combination? worst of all worlds!SimonCelsa wrote: ↑7 Aug 2022, 5:52pm Is it one of these:
https://www.templecycles.co.uk/products ... ightweight
Looks like rear facing dropouts, maybe remove the quick release fully and try pulling the rear stays apart. It might be that the rear hub is a bit tight in the rear triangle. Reynolds 520 possibly so it shouldn't be too fragile.
Convention? what's that then?
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Re: rear wheel removal
My wife has one of these and the rear facing (track-end) dropouts are a bit of a pain. You have done everything right but you also need to undo the mudguard stays. All being well, a firm backwards pull will then get the wheel out. If not, then I suggest you contact Temple.
geomannie
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I've had this set up before. Such a PITA I sold it.
Taking the QR out completely is a must. If that doesn't work you can take the chain off the front. After that your taking the RD off, or breaking the chain. If it goes that far do yourself a favour and build it back Single speed or with a Internal Gear hub.
If you lose your temper with it you'll probably end up with scratched paintwork, and a bent RD.
Taking the QR out completely is a must. If that doesn't work you can take the chain off the front. After that your taking the RD off, or breaking the chain. If it goes that far do yourself a favour and build it back Single speed or with a Internal Gear hub.
If you lose your temper with it you'll probably end up with scratched paintwork, and a bent RD.
Re: rear wheel removal
thanks everyone, I'll give it another go, I have been in touch several times with Temple and they have suggested the same things mentioned here.
Re: rear wheel removal
If anywhere near West Norfolk, I have a Shimano Nexus 3 hub-gear backpedal-braked wheel, the fixings for rear-facing dropouts and some spare bearings for it sat doing nothing. No half-sensible offer refused. I really ought to list it properly in the classifieds, along with a couple of Brooks saddles, but I've not yet found time to take good pictures and find all the info.
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Re: rear wheel removal
Hi, welcome to the bike maintenance experience
If you are still struggling, try deflating the tyre - my Dawes runs on tyres that will not clear the brake pads inflated.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on.
If you are still struggling, try deflating the tyre - my Dawes runs on tyres that will not clear the brake pads inflated.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on.
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As mentioned upthread, a picture is worth a ton of text.
S
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
(on the look out for Armageddon, on board a Brompton nano & ever-changing Moultons)
Re: rear wheel removal
The OP wants to remove the wheel because s/he has a flat tyre.JohnMorgan wrote: ↑14 Aug 2022, 9:40am Hi, welcome to the bike maintenance experience
If you are still struggling, try deflating the tyre - my Dawes runs on tyres that will not clear the brake pads inflated.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on.
Richard M
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Re: rear wheel removal
Have you tried any of hem or were you hoping for a different answer here?
Richard M
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