Freewheel Removal First you’ll have toremove the rear wheelfrom your bike. Then in some rare cases the axle nuts will be too big to allow the freewheel tool to slide into the freewheel, so you’ll have to overhaul the hub to remove them first. Now slide the freewheel remover into ...
Remove the rear cog from the wheel (the wheel will need to be off the bike). For cog removal, insert a proper-size freewheel removal tool through the center of the cog. Holding the cog in place with the chain portion of a chain whip, use an adjustable wrench to turn the removal too...
Install Rear Wheel To re-install the rear wheel, first place the chain back onto the smallest sprocket, and then slide the axle evenly up into the rear dropouts. Tighten the quick release lever the same way as the front wheel, with the lever on the left side of the bike. Make sure th...
Bike Wheel Hub Spacing One of the biggest controversies in modern mountain biking has to do with hub spacing. Hub spacing is simply the width of the hub of the wheel, as it fits into the frame or fork. Folks argue about the merits of different spacings, but the good news is, it ...
How Often to Replace a Bike Chain Types of Bike Chains Generally, bike chains are defined by the number of cogs on your rear cassette. So if you have eight gears on your back wheel, you should be using an eight-speed chain. 12 gears gets a 12-speed chain. That’s because the number...
Helpful Tips on Changing a Road Bike Tire At some point, you’re going to have to replace the tires on your road bike. Even if they don’t puncture, popped tires aren’t the only danger – even themost high-quality and durable tireseventually degrade from wear and tear – and worn-ou...
When overhauling a hub, you should always replace the ball bearings. Most front hubs need 10 3/16″ bearings per side, while rear hubs usually need 9 1/4″ bearings. Dis-Assemble Hub If you’re overhauling the rear hub, you’ll need to remove the cassette or freewheel before you ...
I have a Gazelle Esprit belt drive bike with hub gears which has a rear puncture. Can someone advise me on how to remove and refit the wheel? I'm aware that it can be quite complicated, but I have no option other than tackling it myself. The photos were taken with the bike upside...
Using the crank arm for leverage, loosen and remove the tightening bolt with your allen key or 14mm socket wrench. Be careful not to skin your knuckles on the chainring teeth. Before using the crank puller, make sure it is fully extended so that the internal driver does not extend past ...
Before you begin, shift your chain to the smallest chainring and smallest cog. Even better, remove the chain from the front chainring or take the rear wheel off the bike. Either method will remove tension from the chain. If you have a standard chain with no master link:Seat the chain ...