Is putting the front tire back on the Interceptor easy?

[mhs7386]

I would like to be able to not have to borrow my friend's pick-up when I my new Interceptor. Would like to fit it in the trunk of my large sedan (which has a pass-thru). Is it fairly simple to put the front tire back on when I get home? I am not handy at all. Thanks!

 

[Amish David]

Does it have disc breaks or pad breaks that lock agents the wheel? Either way its pretty simple most likely a 5/8" or 15mm to remove the 2 nuts on the hub, one one each side. If its disc you should be able to gently slid it out, if its pads, I would just remove one of the pads off. It should be held on by a Allen rench. The it should come off pretty easy. Just as easy to get on.

 

[Amish David]

Sorry Forks not hub.

 

[mhs7386]

The front tire will already be off, removed by the bike shop. I would need to put it back on when I get home. The bike has disc brakes. Thanks for your input.

 

[Amish David]

It's pretty simple. But if you have a hard time and have little knowledge of that area you may even be able to pull up a video on YouTube how to put a front tire on a bicycle.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

Are you asking about putting the front wheel on? That is very easy to do and doesn't require tools.

I often do this when throwing my Interceptor in the back of my rig.

The only catch, and it is a minor one, is that I usually ride for five minutes or so and stop and tighten the hub. Sometimes if the brakes are rubbing I need to fiddle with it a little bit as well.

 

[mhs7386]

Disregard my previous question, the shop owner drove the Interceptor to my home.

 

[6zfshdb]

When removing the front wheel on a Platinum Interceptor with hydraulic disc brakes, it's a good idea to install a shim between the brake pads. If the brake lever is accidentally pulled without the shim, the pads will move closer together making it difficult to reinstall the disk. The shim came attached to the brake cable when I purchased my bike.

 

[Tucson Pedego Rider]

I remove my Pedego Interceptor Platinum front wheel every time I take the bike somewhere in my van. It comes off just like a pedal bike wheel. The one issue, which someone already mentioned, is the disk brake pads. You want to be careful not to squeeze the front brake lever or the pads will close and you will have to reopen them with something.. Although I've never used a shim, that's a great idea. I just make sure to keep my hands clear of the brake lever. Putting the wheel back on requires you to align the disk brake with the brake opening. Not hard at all.