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Skewer removal without quick release
Shimano freewheel removal9 speed cassette and 7 speed shifterQuick Release on Fixed Gear BikeHow to prevent freehub body damage?Can't remove lockringCan I cut down a quick release skewer?Difference between Campagnolo quick release skewersCan the back axle be replaced without removing the gear cassette?Rear skewer spacingQuick release cannot be tightenedBike chain “skipping”, but only when not continuously pedaling
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I am trying to replace my cassette. I can not use my cassette removal tool as it is blocked by the skewer, so I need to remove it. From what I can see, the skewer is held together by two bolts. I have tried using an adjustable spanner to remove one of these bolts. However, I am finding this impossible because the bolts and the skewer turn together and there is no relative rotation between them.
I think that this problem is similar to the problem described here, and I'm trying out the solution suggested by NFC. I have tried to hold one bolt fast using pliers and using the spanner to turn the other bolt. I have not had success as the pliers slip before I can turn the bolt with the spanner. Is there an alternative solution to my problem?
I have had a lot of trouble finding help because my searches return tutorials on removing a quick release skewer. Apart from the other question I have found a forum post but I did not find it helpful.
This is the first time I have tried to replace a part of my bike. I might have used some terms incorrectly or I might have the wrong idea about the proceedure that I am trying to carry out.
Thanks for any help.
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I am trying to replace my cassette. I can not use my cassette removal tool as it is blocked by the skewer, so I need to remove it. From what I can see, the skewer is held together by two bolts. I have tried using an adjustable spanner to remove one of these bolts. However, I am finding this impossible because the bolts and the skewer turn together and there is no relative rotation between them.
I think that this problem is similar to the problem described here, and I'm trying out the solution suggested by NFC. I have tried to hold one bolt fast using pliers and using the spanner to turn the other bolt. I have not had success as the pliers slip before I can turn the bolt with the spanner. Is there an alternative solution to my problem?
I have had a lot of trouble finding help because my searches return tutorials on removing a quick release skewer. Apart from the other question I have found a forum post but I did not find it helpful.
This is the first time I have tried to replace a part of my bike. I might have used some terms incorrectly or I might have the wrong idea about the proceedure that I am trying to carry out.
Thanks for any help.
Pictures:
cassette skewer
asked 8 hours ago
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Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
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I am trying to replace my cassette. I can not use my cassette removal tool as it is blocked by the skewer, so I need to remove it. From what I can see, the skewer is held together by two bolts. I have tried using an adjustable spanner to remove one of these bolts. However, I am finding this impossible because the bolts and the skewer turn together and there is no relative rotation between them.
I think that this problem is similar to the problem described here, and I'm trying out the solution suggested by NFC. I have tried to hold one bolt fast using pliers and using the spanner to turn the other bolt. I have not had success as the pliers slip before I can turn the bolt with the spanner. Is there an alternative solution to my problem?
I have had a lot of trouble finding help because my searches return tutorials on removing a quick release skewer. Apart from the other question I have found a forum post but I did not find it helpful.
This is the first time I have tried to replace a part of my bike. I might have used some terms incorrectly or I might have the wrong idea about the proceedure that I am trying to carry out.
Thanks for any help.
Pictures:
cassette skewer
asked 8 hours ago
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I am trying to replace my cassette. I can not use my cassette removal tool as it is blocked by the skewer, so I need to remove it. From what I can see, the skewer is held together by two bolts. I have tried using an adjustable spanner to remove one of these bolts. However, I am finding this impossible because the bolts and the skewer turn together and there is no relative rotation between them.
I think that this problem is similar to the problem described here, and I'm trying out the solution suggested by NFC. I have tried to hold one bolt fast using pliers and using the spanner to turn the other bolt. I have not had success as the pliers slip before I can turn the bolt with the spanner. Is there an alternative solution to my problem?
I have had a lot of trouble finding help because my searches return tutorials on removing a quick release skewer. Apart from the other question I have found a forum post but I did not find it helpful.
This is the first time I have tried to replace a part of my bike. I might have used some terms incorrectly or I might have the wrong idea about the proceedure that I am trying to carry out.
Thanks for any help.
Pictures:
cassette skewer
cassette skewer
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Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
– Criggie♦
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Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
– Criggie♦
2 hours ago
Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
– Criggie♦
2 hours ago
Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
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The wheel you have has a solid axle, not a quick release. If you remove the locknut on the freewheel side, then slide spacer behind the locknut off the axle. You should now be able to get the freewheel tool on.
You may have difficulty getting the locknut off without the locknut on the opposite side turning. If you have a cone wrench, fit that on the cone flats on the non-freewheel side, then loosen the locknut. If a cone wrench is not available, take both axle nuts, thread them on the non-freewheel side, tighten them, and then put a wrench on the axle nut closest to the wheel and then loosen the locknut with another wrench.
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Stop. Right now.
You don’t have a skewer/quick release system, you have a solid threaded axle that is secured to the frame by nuts. A quick release axle has an axial hole through it for the quick release shaft.
What you are trying to remove is the axle itself. This looks like a cup and cone type so if you remove the axle the ball bearings will all fall out.
A cassette or freewheel locknut tool should go over the axle.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
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Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
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7 hours ago
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The wheel you have has a solid axle, not a quick release. If you remove the locknut on the freewheel side, then slide spacer behind the locknut off the axle. You should now be able to get the freewheel tool on.
You may have difficulty getting the locknut off without the locknut on the opposite side turning. If you have a cone wrench, fit that on the cone flats on the non-freewheel side, then loosen the locknut. If a cone wrench is not available, take both axle nuts, thread them on the non-freewheel side, tighten them, and then put a wrench on the axle nut closest to the wheel and then loosen the locknut with another wrench.
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The wheel you have has a solid axle, not a quick release. If you remove the locknut on the freewheel side, then slide spacer behind the locknut off the axle. You should now be able to get the freewheel tool on.
You may have difficulty getting the locknut off without the locknut on the opposite side turning. If you have a cone wrench, fit that on the cone flats on the non-freewheel side, then loosen the locknut. If a cone wrench is not available, take both axle nuts, thread them on the non-freewheel side, tighten them, and then put a wrench on the axle nut closest to the wheel and then loosen the locknut with another wrench.
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The wheel you have has a solid axle, not a quick release. If you remove the locknut on the freewheel side, then slide spacer behind the locknut off the axle. You should now be able to get the freewheel tool on.
You may have difficulty getting the locknut off without the locknut on the opposite side turning. If you have a cone wrench, fit that on the cone flats on the non-freewheel side, then loosen the locknut. If a cone wrench is not available, take both axle nuts, thread them on the non-freewheel side, tighten them, and then put a wrench on the axle nut closest to the wheel and then loosen the locknut with another wrench.
answered 8 hours ago
P. BarneyP. Barney
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The wheel you have has a solid axle, not a quick release. If you remove the locknut on the freewheel side, then slide spacer behind the locknut off the axle. You should now be able to get the freewheel tool on.
You may have difficulty getting the locknut off without the locknut on the opposite side turning. If you have a cone wrench, fit that on the cone flats on the non-freewheel side, then loosen the locknut. If a cone wrench is not available, take both axle nuts, thread them on the non-freewheel side, tighten them, and then put a wrench on the axle nut closest to the wheel and then loosen the locknut with another wrench.
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Stop. Right now.
You don’t have a skewer/quick release system, you have a solid threaded axle that is secured to the frame by nuts. A quick release axle has an axial hole through it for the quick release shaft.
What you are trying to remove is the axle itself. This looks like a cup and cone type so if you remove the axle the ball bearings will all fall out.
A cassette or freewheel locknut tool should go over the axle.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
1
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
Stop. Right now.
You don’t have a skewer/quick release system, you have a solid threaded axle that is secured to the frame by nuts. A quick release axle has an axial hole through it for the quick release shaft.
What you are trying to remove is the axle itself. This looks like a cup and cone type so if you remove the axle the ball bearings will all fall out.
A cassette or freewheel locknut tool should go over the axle.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
1
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
Stop. Right now.
You don’t have a skewer/quick release system, you have a solid threaded axle that is secured to the frame by nuts. A quick release axle has an axial hole through it for the quick release shaft.
What you are trying to remove is the axle itself. This looks like a cup and cone type so if you remove the axle the ball bearings will all fall out.
A cassette or freewheel locknut tool should go over the axle.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
Stop. Right now.
You don’t have a skewer/quick release system, you have a solid threaded axle that is secured to the frame by nuts. A quick release axle has an axial hole through it for the quick release shaft.
What you are trying to remove is the axle itself. This looks like a cup and cone type so if you remove the axle the ball bearings will all fall out.
A cassette or freewheel locknut tool should go over the axle.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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48.7k3 gold badges53 silver badges114 bronze badges
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
1
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
1
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
Ok, I'm now trying P. Barney's suggestion using my axel nuts as it doesn't involve taking the axel off. I didn't know about the ball bearings. I imagine it's difficult putting them back in!
– kiple
7 hours ago
1
1
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
Its not too difficult but having the balls unexpectedly fall all over the floor is something you want to avoid
– Argenti Apparatus
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
The bearings should not fall as I described it.
– P. Barney
7 hours ago
add a comment
|
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Another option is to modify your lockring tool by removing the big center pin. It will still work on a QR axle. Measure if it will fit over the locknut first though - tolerances look tight.
– Criggie♦
2 hours ago