Mount A Rear Wheel With Quick Release Skewer

Bikes > Tutorials > Mount A Rear Wheel With Quick Release Skewer
By will stewart | Published: February 10, 2013

factsheet

replacing the rear wheel is a simple task, although the gear mechanism makes it a slightly more complicated than replacing the front wheel.

Required tools coming soon.

Parts list coming soon.

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<h3>Step 1</h3><p>Put the chain onto the fastest sprocket and watch the axle into the slots on each side where it fits. The weight of the bike will help you get the wheel in exactly the right place.</p> </div>

Lower The Bike Onto The Wheel

Step 1

Put the chain onto the fastest sprocket and watch the axle into the slots on each side where it fits. The weight of the bike will help you get the wheel in exactly the right place.

<h3>Step 2</h3><p>With your head on the bike’s centreline check the wheel is centred in the frame. </p> </div>

Check The Position

Step 2

With your head on the bike’s centreline check the wheel is centred in the frame.

<h3>Step 3</h3><p>Rotate the handle through 180 degrees from the open position to the closed position. Close the brakes and check they’re working well.</p> </div>

Tighten The Fixings

Step 3

Rotate the handle through 180 degrees from the open position to the closed position. Close the brakes and check they’re working well.

Pro Tip

For security reasons a quick release may be replaced with a skewer that needs a hexagonal key, or a unique tool, to lock it. The connection through a hollow axle means that both sides tighten together. Pack the tool with your puncture tools.