Bicycle: Removing the rear wheel – instructions

Removing the rear wheel from your bicycle correctly

 If your rear wheel is attached with a quick release, you don’t need any additional tools. If the wheel is attached with two nuts, you only need a wrench in the correct size. Bicycle manufacturers usually use a 15 mm open-end wrench.

1. If your bike has a derailleur, shift to the highest gear. This will place the chain on the smallest sprocket, which will make your work easier later on.
2. Now turn the bike upside down so that it is resting on the handlebars and saddle. If you work on bikes often, a repair stand can be helpful.
3. If you have disc brakes, you don’t need to worry about anything. Rim brakes, such as V-brakes, usually need to be removed, otherwise the tire won’t fit through. Alternatively, you can simply deflate the tire and push it through. However, this makes it more difficult to reinstall.
4. Now open the quick release and loosen the opposite nut slightly. If you don’t have a quick release, loosen the nuts on both sides. If necessary, memorize the position of the washers.
5. Now pull the rear derailleur all the way back. Since the chain is on the outermost, smallest sprocket, you can now easily lift out the wheel and disconnect the chain from the sprocket.
6. Reassembly is done in reverse order.

• When installing the rear wheel, make sure that you place the chain back on the rear wheel cassette correctly. Always install the wheel with the chain centered. Then place the upper part of the chain on the cassette and let the lower part of the chain run underneath the cassette. It will not touch the cassette at this point.
•  Then insert the axle into the frame mounts.
• Note: If the wheel has a disc brake, it must be reinserted correctly into the brake caliper.
• Tighten the axle. To do this, turn the quick release clockwise or tighten the wheel nut with the appropriate open-end wrench.

Procedure for removing the rear wheel on e-bikes, road bikes, and MTBs

 Procedure for removing the rear wheel on e-bikes, road bikes, and MTBs

• Removing the rear wheel of an e-bike: If the bike has a derailleur, the rear tire will have what is known as a cassette. Select the highest gear to loosen the chain. You can then remove the rear wheel as described above.
• Removing the rear wheel of a road bike: Road bikes usually have a quick release. In addition, most road bikes are equipped with very practical systems, so that even amateurs can remove the rear wheel. First, shift the chain to the smallest chainring. Open the quick release, lift the frame, and lift out the rear wheel.
• Removing the rear wheel on an MTB: Here, too, shift to the smallest sprocket at the rear.& nbsp;Then open the quick release. You will need to remove the quick release so that you can attach the sprocket remover later. Attach a remover and turn the nut clockwise, while holding the chain whip in place. Pull off the attached sprockets. Remove the brake discs. Remove the rear wheel. 
• Note: As a layman, you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for high-quality bikes and, if you are unsure, consult a bicycle mechanic.