Rear Wheel Removal Tip

[Cliffy]

If after removing the rear wheel locking nuts the wheel still will not drop out-- jiggle the axle with 10mm )usually) wrench to the flat surface of the axle will free the wheel. Be careful not to strip your threads focus on the flat portion of the axle.

 

[PCeBiker]

The axle bites into the soft aluminum drop-outs and gets jammed,..

,.. Be careful not to strip your threads focus on the flat portion of the axle.

You don't have to worry about your axle.

In fact it makes an excellent tap, so if you're rotating the axle the wrong way, you can cut threads into your drop-outs if you want.



If you're still struggling to remove the wheel, a BFH will always gets the job done.

 

[harryS]

I find that my hub motor axles don't twist very much when the torque arms and nuts are doing their job, but I'm talking about dinky motors.

Would be a good tip if you can find your 10mm open end wrench. Kudos to you if you can even find your 10mm sockets,

 

[PCeBiker]

I've just got crappy little torque washers that allow enough play that the axle bites into the drop-outs.

The little "torque tabs" on the washers, just don't seem adequate to me,..


I'm considering buying the fancy Grin torque arms, but it's really not necessary for me unless I had a regen motor.
My axle bites into the drop-outs and becomes lodged in there. I just have to "unhook" it to remove the wheel.

I guess my drop-outs are a wear item?
I've got a full suspension ebike though, so I'll only have to replace the swing arm instead of the entire frame.
I hope it's not a proprietary part that has been engineered to fail after the warranty has expired?

 

[spokewrench]

When it happened to me, I twisted the axle with Knipex 86 03 180 pliers. One size replaces several spanners. By clamping flats tightly, they are less damaging than spanners.

That wasn't the problem. After several incidents in which I needed a 3-pound hammer and a block of wood to get the axle out and in on the drive side, I fixed the problem with a couple of strokes of a file.

 

[GMA52]

Have any of you used something like this to facilitate rear wheel removal? Not sure I understand how to attach it. Would it be helpful or are there other methods?

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[stompandgo]

It's a solution without a problem. My right index finger works just fine.

 

[GMA52]

Thanks, good to know

 

[spokewrench]

I may remove a back wheel once a year, so it wouldn't be worth the cost and the hassle of installation. It helps me to start by shifting to high gear (outer sprocket) and then roll the chain off the chain ring for plenty of slack.

 

[PCeBiker]

Thanks, good to know

I can hang my ebike from the ceiling with tie down straps, but having the ebike upside-down is the best way to deal with getting the rear wheel off.

The wheel is kinda heavy, and you have to lift it up to remove it, but you can see better.
It's Really Difficult to reinstall the rear wheel when the ebike is right-side up.
You have to lift the wheel into the dropouts and the brake rotor into the caliper, and they're difficult to see.

The wheels are at a pretty good working height when the ebike is upside-down on the floor.
Just check your handlebar clearance so you don't crunch your display.

 

[GMA52]

Appreciate the advise and tips. Thanks guys

 

[PedalUma]

Appreciate the advise and tips. Thanks guys

I use Styrofoam blocks under the grips when I flip a heavy hub motor bike. That way there is no need to worry about the display and accessories.

 

[GMA52]

I use Styrofoam blocks under the grips when I flip a heavy hub motor bike. That way there is no need to worry about the display and accessories.

Great idea, now to find some

 

[Gionnirocket]

... and then a drop cloth or towel under the saddle as well

 

[GMA52]

... and then a drop cloth or towel under the saddle as well

I actually have a Harbor Freight blanket to completely spread for whole bike

 

[Gionnirocket]

I actually have a Harbor Freight blanket to completely spread for whole bike

That can actually be a good idea. Sometimes when you drop a small part they can bounce and roll out of site in an instance, especially if they hit hard concrete.
Down side a blanket can be a bit of a trip hazard... so stay aware.

 

[PCeBiker]

I use Styrofoam blocks under the grips when I flip a heavy hub motor bike.

I made my own handlebar stands because I needed them attached so I didn't have to try and line up the bars with something on the floor.

At the time, the only thing available were the "Handlebar Jacks" that were $69 at the time.
Forget that.

I just checked Amazon and found these,..

Well worth the ten bucks.
I put twenty bucks worth of effort into making mine, then they stole my idea

Another thing that Really helps when you flip your ebike, is to tie your front wheel through the rim to the frame so the wheel and handlebars don't go flopping all over the place.

@PedalUma developed kidney stones from from flipping heavy ebikes.

 

[PedalUma]

Great idea, now to find some

It is packing material for my motors. Anything like bricks could work.

@PedalUma developed kidney stones from from flipping heavy ebikes.

So my friend thought I might have a kidney stone because it feels like I got punched. It is so dumb!
When I put bikes in my stand the front wheel flops and the handlebar punches my right kidney.

 

[PCeBiker]

When I put bikes in my stand the front wheel flops and the handlebar punches my right kidney.

When I swap batteries, my front wheel likes to flop around and get in the way, so I attached a velcro strap to the top tube that hooks onto the brake lever, then wraps back around the top tube to store it.

I have a second strap wrapped around the top tube for the other bar, but I usually only need one to swap batteries.

 

[GMA52]

You guys have some great ideas. I was going to make wood blocks like PCeBiker. I will look and see what is available on Amazon but some in photo above look a little short for my use.