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Wheel Removal
1. Shift to the smallest cog on your cassette - This will make the wheel removal and reinstallation easier. If you are removing your front wheel, this step can be skipped.
2. Disengage rim brakes - Squeeze the brake arms together and disengage the brake noodle. This step can be skipped if your bike has disc brakes.
3. Disengage the wheel from the frame:
Quick Release: Pull outward on the end of quick-release skewer lever. Loosen quick release slightly.
Thru Axle: Some function similar to quick release axle, pull lever outward to disengage and turn to loosen. Some thru axles are equipped with a special fitting that must be engaged to loosen the axle.
Solid Axle: For wheels with axel nuts, loosen both nuts outside of the dropouts.
4. Remove wheel - For front wheels simply guide the wheel down and out of the fork. For rear wheels, pull back on the rear derailleur, lower the wheel guiding the wheel down through the brake pads and forwards to clear the chain and derailleur.
Wheel Installation
1. Check that the quick release skewer lever is in the open position and that the brake mechanism is open.
2. Install the wheel into the dropouts. Make sure that the hub is fully seated in the frame or fork.
3. For the rear wheel: Pivot the derailleur back and place the smallest cog between the upper and lower sections of the chain. Guide the wheel between the brake pads and engage the smallest cog on the chain.
4. Tighten the wheel:
Quick Release: Tighten the axle so that the lever meets resistance at 90-degrees from the frame or fork.
Thru Axle: Slide the axle in place and turn clockwise until tight.
Solid Axle: Tighten both axle nuts to manufacturer's recommended torque.
5. Re-engage the brake if necessary.
6. Check that the wheel is centered in the frame or fork. Once the wheel is in place, you can place the bike on the ground and ensure the wheel is on straight. If the wheel is not on straight, you can tell by the amount of clearance on each side of the tire. This can be corrected by opening the quick release lever, letting the wheel settle into place, and closing the lever.