fitting new wheels

heffordvtr

ive ordered my new wheels and will need to get my rear cassette transfered from the old ones.

is this a difficult job to do. if not what tools will i need to do it. or will i just be better off getting a shop to do it for me, anyone have any idea how much they charge.

id rather do it myself if i can as long as the tools arent going to cost a bomb.

redddraggon

£10 - £15 for the tools.

Chain whip and cassette lockring tool are the only tools you need - and the job is pretty easy

redddraggon

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx? ... val%20Tool

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx? ... ain%20Whip

That's all you need.

meagain

Chain whip and a cassette removal tool. Maybe a tenner (ages since I bought such stuff)? Worthwhile investment, even if a shop will be cheaper just for this job, you will surely have cause to use them again!
Easy job. I expect someone will point you to "instructions" (possibly Park Tools site?).
And you will do it carefully!

heffordvtr

so would it be worth me investing in someething like this. it looks like all the bits i need for the wheels are there and i imagine it will do me for most other jobs aswell,

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360031530&N=LifeLine%20Professional%20Tool%20Kit

ademort

Hi you will definitely need the casette removal tool but if you have a pair of work gloves you might be able to get the cassette off without having to buy the chainwhip, i always can. However it does help if you have the correct tools. Good luck Ademort

redddraggon

heffordvtr wrote:

so would it be worth me investing in someething like this. it looks like all the bits i need for the wheels are there and i imagine it will do me for most other jobs aswell,

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360031530&N=LifeLine%20Professional%20Tool%20Kit

I not sure buying a set like that is the best idea - some tools won't be compatible with what you have on the bike (e.g Bottom bracket).

I've got shimano and campagnolo stuff so I've had to some stuff twice - e.g cassette lockring tool.

I advise getting stuff as when you need it - you normally end up with better quality stuff and only the stuff you need this way.

A lot of the tools aren't cycle specific - e.g. allen keys - so get them cheaper elsewhere.

heffordvtr

ok then, cool.

is there a link to a guide to changing the rear cassette.

JWSurrey

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=48

Take care not to over-tighten it on to your new wheel, as you can end up wrecking your new wheel. Essentially, from what I understand, you just want it to be tight.
There's a recommended Torque value on the Park Tools web site - Unfortunately, I've yet to find a lock-ring tool that fits a torque wrench!

Very simple, and useful to have the tools as you can give your cassette a proper clean as and when required.

I think Cycling Plus may have had an article on it last month.

giant_man

Make sure you don't scrimp on the cassette removal tool after doing exactly this recently. Decent tools make the job so much easier.

I know this to be true after buying a 'tool kit' from Lidl and having the cassette remover and chin splitting tool falling apart in my hands.

star_rover

heffordvtr wrote:

so would it be worth me investing in someething like this. it looks like all the bits i need for the wheels are there and i imagine it will do me for most other jobs aswell,

http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360031530&N=LifeLine%20Professional%20Tool%20Kit

That's a decent enough toolset for most jobs (I have it). Even if you have to buy the odd specialist extra tool later on, all the basics (and more) are in this box.

heffordvtr

i got the wheels this morning. when i took the old wheels off the quick release had a bit of oil on it. do i need to oil the new quick release as well and if so what with.

simmo3801

I've just tried to remove a 10 sp shimano cassette from a wheel, mainly as I've just got a new tool kit and wanted to practice so I can change wheels over. I removed the quick release held the cassette with the chain whip (eventually!) and inserted the freewheel remover and attempted several times to undo it. After one very badly cut knuckle I have given up. Is there something else that I need to undo first as it seems very tight

meagain

What "lever" were you using on the cassette tool? Usually a 12" adjustable will do it (together with a similar length bar on the chain wrench).

simmo3801

Finally got it to budge. That was with a 3/8 inch ratchet handle which the freewheel tool fits onto, a 10 inch extension handle with a socket on the end to fit over the end of the ratchet handle making an approx 2 foot lever. The chain connects to the 2 small holes in the headset spanner via the little pins that are in the chain. The headset spanner is approx 8 inches long. It took both my hands on thebar I had "made" and most of my girlfriends weight on the headset spanner before it moved. I thought freewheels weren't meant to be overly tight! It says 40nm of the cassette but I don't have a torque wrench (yet) to know how tight that is. The wheel was built by Paul Hewitt.

The result:

1. I can now remove a cassette from a wheel
2. I do not need to panic when I drop several of the sprockets and spacers on the floor as they only fit on the hub one way
3. I have a chain for a chain whip that now has bent links and both the pins are bent
4. I need to buy a proper chain whip

Still other than that........

heffordvtr

rung cycle surgery earlier. they said it will cost no more than a please and a thank you to swap the cassette over for me.

well impressed. always had good service from them. going to invest in a tool set still though. and a maintenance manual.

thanks for all your help people.