wheel changing
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You mean swapping over the cassette?
Very easy job but you need a lockring tool to screw/unscrew it and a chain whip to hold it while you do the screwing.
5 minute job when you have those.0 -
yes that's what I mean just got basic tool kit no bike spec toolsYou mean swapping over the cassette?
Very easy job but you need a lockring tool to screw/unscrew it and a chain whip to hold it while you do the screwing.
5 minute job when you have those.0 -
I think it's impossible without the lockring tool but they are only a few quid and a worthwhile investment
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-fr5-cassette-lockring-remover/
Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
If you've not got the tools then get the shop to swap the cassette over. They should do it for free if you're splashing out on a new set of wheels.0 -
thanks for info looks like shop doing jobI think it's impossible without the lockring tool but they are only a few quid and a worthwhile investment
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-fr5-cassette-lockring-remover/
Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
If you've not got the tools then get the shop to swap the cassette over. They should do it for free if you're splashing out on a new set of wheels.
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thanks for info looks like shop doing jobI think it's impossible without the lockring tool but they are only a few quid and a worthwhile investment
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-fr5-cassette-lockring-remover/
Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
If you've not got the tools then get the shop to swap the cassette over. They should do it for free if you're splashing out on a new set of wheels.
For the investement in a new set of wheels it would be worth adding a few quid to your budget to buy the lockring tool and a chain whip.
The shop may swap over the cassette for free on this occasion but I'm sure there will be times in the future (eg replacing a worn cassette or fitting a new cassette with a different range of gears) when they will charge you more than the cost of the tools to do it yourself. It's something you should get familiar with doing if you plan to take cycling seriously - plenty of YouTube help vidoes out there if youy are wary of tackling the job for the fist time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05WxxDo4CvY0 -
good point arlowood checking out a tool set now many thanks0
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The location of the cassette on the rear hub is not standardised , but in practice changing wheels without adjustment gives no problems.0
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Its also worth noting you may have to adjust the brakes.
When I changed my wheels over it took me a while to work out why the rear wheel wasn't going in the frame... I found I had to adjust the width of the brake callipers. Also depending on the rim, replace the pads that are in the brake pad holders by unscrewing from them from calliper and sliding the pads in and out. Brake dust everywhere, just don't lose all the washers. Some pads are directional for example. left slide, front this way ->"The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0 -
Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
Agree this a straightforward job (done it loads of time) but how is it possible without a chain whip?0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19731556#p19731556]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
Agree this a straightforward job (done it loads of time) but how is it possible without a chain whip?
Very thick gloves or an old piece of chain if you want to botch one.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/295414/
Regardless, it's a tool everyone should own0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19731556#p19731556]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Chain whip makes things an awful lot easier but can be done without it.
Agree this a straightforward job (done it loads of time) but how is it possible without a chain whip?
Very thick gloves or an old piece of chain if you want to botch one.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/295414/
Regardless, it's a tool everyone should own
Gosh never thought of doing that - I DIYed myself one by screwingan old length of chain onto a bit of wood0
