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Take apart the rear wheel
1.
Turn the bike upside down so
the wheels are upward and the
handlebars are resting on the
ground.
2.
Release the lock nuts holding
the back wheel onto the fork
of the bike frame. Use a 15 mm
wrench and work slowly to avoid
damaging the thread of the nut.
Pay good attention to the order
of the washers. These need to
be in the exact order when
placing back the wheel.
3.
Disconnect the brake cable and,
in case of V-brakes, open them.
4.
Remove the plastic protection
cap by loosening the two screws.
5.
Pull the back wheel out
of the fork and lay it flat on
table.
When placing back the wheel, first tight-
en the nut on the right side of the bike.
Checklist:
•
Do the brakes work as they
should? Are the brake blocks
and bolts secure? Are the cables
intact?
•
Are the spokes at the right
tension?
•
Are the saddle tube and steering
tube not higher than the safety
markings?
•
All the nuts and bolts tightened
securely?
•
Is the tread of the tires not worn
out, are there any weak spots
or bulges and is the pressure
right?
•
Are the steering tube and the
handlebars secure? Is there any
play in the steering head?
•
Are the hand grips still firmly in
place and do the gears still work
flawlessly?
