Rock Shox Pikes

Reme-teer
Reme-teer Posts: 39
edited February 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
hi all

this may seem like a really daft question but how do you remove the front wheel? its not like normal quick release where the wheel just slots in and out. Any help would be appreciated oh and ive checked the manual online and it doesnt seem to say its more about servicing the forks.

Also could anyone recommend and lubricant to use on my chain once i have cleaned my bike to stop it rusting.

Cheers, Dan

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  • millster
    millster Posts: 209
    Its a maxle, so you undo the quick release lever then twist it until it comes out, there is a thread on the axle and on the fork.

    as for chain lube, you will need to lube it a lot more than just once, there are loads to choose from, I think fenwicks does a good one.
  • grumsta
    grumsta Posts: 994
    You undo the normal qr - then slot the qr lever into a little notch, and use that to unscrew the maxle thingy. There is a vid of it on youtube somewhere.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Reme-teer wrote:
    Also could anyone recommend and lubricant to use on my chain once i have cleaned my bike to stop it rusting.
    There are wet lubes, dry lubes and waxes. Wet lubes are very popular (esp. this time of year) but cover the drivetrain in black cack which is a pain to clean off. Dry lubes keep the drivetrain clean but need re-applying very frequently (every ride this time of year). Waxes keep the drivertrain surgically clean but are only suitable for dry summer days.

    I prefer to use dry lube all year round. Finish Line, Pedros and Weldtite are pretty good. Profi Dry Lube (for motorcycles) is amazing stuff but it's expensive.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Reme-teer
    what year?

    a read of the manual would help you as it is described in it.

    new Pikes have the Maxle 360 and older ones have just the Maxle similar but different.
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    grumsta wrote:
    You undo the normal qr - then slot the qr lever into a little notch, and use that to unscrew the maxle thingy. There is a vid of it on youtube somewhere.

    This one, you mean?

    The procedure is also illustrated on pages 5 to 7 of the Rock Shox suspension manual, available as a download from Sram's website technical area.
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  • turbodog
    turbodog Posts: 246
    dave_hill wrote:
    The procedure is also illustrated on pages 5 to 7 of the Rock Shox suspension manual, available as a download from Sram's website technical area.

    the manual is totally rubbish...
  • cheers for the replies guy ill have a look at those dry lubes.
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    edited February 2009
    turbodog wrote:
    the manual is totally rubbish...

    No, you're right. The step-by-step instructions on how to fit the Maxle, along with detailed explanations of how to set the forks up and what all the various controls do, along with the helpful and clear diagrams are in fact completely and utterly useless.

    I'll never know how I managed to fit mine and set them up, or service them following the Rock Shox technical manual and its equally clear and helpful step-by-step photo instructions, tips and safety notes.

    Sheeshh... :roll:
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  • If someone doesn't understand how to release a front wheel, is there any certainty that said front wheel can be safely replaced prior to ring off on it?

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    There is always a chance of failure. With any component if you don't know how to fit it properly. With an ill fitted wheel it is usually very obvious it is not on right as you pedal away.
  • brownix
    brownix Posts: 115
    also make sure you put a lil bit of grease on the maxle before you put it on, because mine got stuck the other day

    let me tell you, its hard to get it out!!!!
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Top tip always keep the Axle clean and oil the thread regularly
    and centre part of the axle.

    If not you can still undo the axle but the axle wont come out
    When this happens you have to tap it out with a piece of wood and hammer.

    1, Undo quick release(fork)
    2, Unscrew the axle
    3, Clean axle
    4,Oil axle
    5, replace wheel
    6, Tighten Axle
    7, Lock quick release(fork)