How To Remove And Replace Your Mountain Bike Wheels

How To Remove And Replace Your Mountain Bike Wheels | MTB Maintenance

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Back to basics! We're covering how to remove and replace the wheels on your mountain bike! You may need to remove wheels for storage, transport or maintenance, so here's how!
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Removing the wheels from your bike can seem tricky to start with, but once you practice a few times, you'll be able to do it in no time at all! This will allow you to change punctures rapidly, transport your bike with ease and most importantly, re-install that rear wheel quickly and correctly, without minutes of hassle from your friends!
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@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Practice removing the wheels from your bike and let us know how you get on 👇

@crispypotato4352 6 жыл бұрын

Global Mountain Bike Network i never remove the axel

@thegravelman1665 6 жыл бұрын

I have bolt through boost axles but when i torque them up it gives the wheel resistance when freewheeling, its not the brake pads rubbing, is this supposed to happen? the bearings feel fine when the wheel is off so im guessing they are ok?

@grahamleach9639 6 жыл бұрын

Those were easy try removing rear wheel on a canyon nerve/neuron a most entertaining experience!!

@madrx2 6 жыл бұрын

If you don't even know how to do this, do you even own a mountain bike?

@sloops4398 6 жыл бұрын

Don't unscrew both sides at a quick release. You will get problems with the positioning of the wheel. Just open one side!

@Shralps 6 жыл бұрын

Can't believe the amount of negative comments. Some people are brand new to the sport and need to learn these things. If the video isn't useful to you don't watch it and leave the comments section to people who have genuine questions/comments.

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Spot on Allen :)

@Shralps 6 жыл бұрын

@@TheUnutterable7 I read through to see if I can help people... Try using your time to help others. Its more rewarding than trying to piss people off and being negative towards everything.

@Shralps 6 жыл бұрын

@@TheUnutterable7 Are you for real? 😂

@alexunlv 5 жыл бұрын

This video helped me out. I haven't been on a bike in over 25 years. Just bought a Giant Fathom 29 1 and Couldn't figure out how to remove the tire - and almost screwed up the cylinder device when doing so - then couldn't put the tire back on! I've never been good with mechanics. So this video was extremely helpful. All these videos are essential and extremely helpful. Subscribed! We appreciate your time and effort in helping us newbies.

@rodrod5000 4 жыл бұрын

Very true - my son is off to college and was never interested in biking before heading off. Now he rides most days and has maintenance. I just sent him the link to this vid to help him out with getting his rear wheel back in. How helpful is all of that. . . very.

@K-G-S_66 4 жыл бұрын

For some it might be simple thing but still You guys are putting a lot effort and hard work into these videos And i appreciate that A lot beginners can learn from this same goes for me

@dandelizo8526 6 жыл бұрын

Please make more basics. They're pretty cool

@ricardocarneiro7797 6 жыл бұрын

I just started mtb and found this helpful last bike I rode had to undo nuts this is new to me.

@markhogan9435 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to this sport and want to thank you for this video. It's been about 40 years since my time spent on bikes, lots have changed...this video was the perfect starting spot for my new adventures. 🥂

@Ethian-sw4fz 6 жыл бұрын

I love how loads of people are getting triggered as if they never had to learn how to change a wheel and just instantly knew

@joshuacapstick5322 3 жыл бұрын

I know right I just remembered how to at the end of the video. Lol

@crusader2603 2 жыл бұрын

Literally 0 triggered comments tho

@winnguyen443 2 жыл бұрын

My Mum said the instructions were tattooed on my ass when I was born.

@KingPostTimberWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Yup thanks . Perfect info for a newb

@sticksman7819 4 жыл бұрын

This I why I enjoy watching GMBN so much.these guys are pros.Especially when Doddy is hosting he explains it in such a way, aswell as the visual element it certainly helps many people (including myself) to maintain/fix your own bike with a level of confidence.If it wasn't for guys like this I would've had real difficulty fitting a new brake lever and bleeding the system.today I'm changing the rear wheel on my girlfriend's bike and I'm happy to do it.keep up this great work.

@churnetvalleyrunner3635 Жыл бұрын

These videos are so useful for newbies like me. I removed my quick release front wheel last night and took the axel out of the wheel then had to put it back in to put it on. Watched this and realised I don’t have to take the axel out I just undo it and slip the wheel off. Thanks GMBN loving your channel guys

@dufussux 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video, I love how no Bike Stand is used either, just showing you how simply it can be done at home.

@James-sr3jh 4 жыл бұрын

This is the 4th video I've watched regarding disk brakes and removing tires and by far the most thorough! Thanks a lot!

@wj6565 5 жыл бұрын

This channel has got everything I’ve ever needed to know how to work on my bike!!!! Thanks so much guys

@chaingangzta13 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, I just started mtb-ing and this is very helpful.

@gianni2272 3 жыл бұрын

So glad i found this channel, just got started with mtb and it is so incredibly useful to find basic information here, thanks a lot guys🙏

@antoanpaskalev4810 3 ай бұрын

I am so thankful about these beginner vids, having just bought my first AM bike, a 29-er, and having to transport it into a Honda Accord, this will be of great help. Thank You.

@johnspencer261 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful and straight forward! Thanks for taking time to teach us.

@enigma375 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a bike for the first time in years. This was really helpful. Thanks!

@StuartKerrison 4 ай бұрын

I always refer to this video if I need to remove my wheels after not having done it for a while. It's easy to forget little things like the cardboard brake pad trick. Great video.

@Devonleys 6 жыл бұрын

This was very handy, rear axle without the level was confusing me

@RapiDEraZeR 8 ай бұрын

This was the absolute best video explaining exactly what I needed to know as a complete beginner. All other videos I've watched left questions. I like that you showed visual examples of everything, including different systems. Everything could be understood well. Thanks for making this video! Now it's time for me to try it.

@ImGrungry 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been changing wheels forever on my bikes and I just decided to watch this in case there might have been any useful tips I never knew about. I’ve always ridden with Shimano components and I recently bought a used bike with a sram rear derailleur and didn’t know about the little lockout button so changing the rear tires was a pain. Glad to know now

@redith24 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, just wanted to say I just bought a new MTB the other day, first bike in ages, so I’m glad I found your channel! Thanks for all of the great information for this newb haha I’m really looking forward to hitting the trails in Edmonton this season 🤘

@carterman4689 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dude you really helped me alot

@lifestylefun Жыл бұрын

I completely forgot how easy it was and self sufficient I was last summer when I had to change a tube and then later a tyre on my own using your direction, but now struggling to recall and knowing there's an easier way, after watching a few videos and not coming right I walked away, then I remembered I saved this video and vwala within seconds I'm smiling an ready to hit the road. You explain and show it so well, thank you :)

@alexnice9847 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to explain basic things. I subscribed and gave a thumb up. It is fully, clearly explained and it's the first vid that mention and explain why to put a cardboard piece on your disc brakes. But plastic pad spacer are usually provided with your bike.

@tinfedotoff2816 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to understand, very practical! Seeing the video help to avoid big problems (for example, with brakes 😂). Nice way of teaching, it proofs wise words: “Have you seen a man skillful at his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before common men”. Of course, there is nothing demeaning about working for “common people”. But the skillful artisan’s fine work will not remain a secret 👍🏽 please, post more basics video 🙏🏽

@judimiller685 2 жыл бұрын

Have just started trial riding in New Zealand. Fixing first puncture was a struggle. Found your video sooo helpful (fortunately I was within internet range). Thank you.

@emersonmandal8536 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your instructions. You’re the best 👍👏

@albertokusmic9239 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, very clear and useful. Thanks!

@taxevader866 3 жыл бұрын

For someone who knows nothing about bike like me (except riding a bike), this is such a blessing. Thanks.

@andyalexander5816 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's super helpful! Way easier than I was thinking

@HelenaMoreno334 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. I’m new to all this and this was excellent! Thank you.

@American_2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, tire tube popped and I had to walk back a couple miles, then bought two new tubes and a fix kit, and this helped me installed a new tube! Didn't know what to do with the gears on a mountain bike.

@cheesepuff7549 3 жыл бұрын

I’m ngl for the most helpful thing was if you pressed the brake you had to pry it open, a small detail which was so important because I couldn’t figure out why my wheel wouldn’t go back on, so helpful thanks

@alfred1925 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I had the allen key axles. Both wheels were a bit tricky first go. The front one I had to lift a few mm on the side nearest the allen key once it was in, to get the axle through. The rear one I had to pull the frame apart slightly at the dropoiuts to get the axle back in. That one used a TX 30. The locking button trick worked nicely. With the rear, I could tell the chain was going to go on so I just focussed on the brake pads. I did it with the bike upside-down by the way. Had to put a block of wood under the seat to stop my pannier rack hitting the ground. Sticking up bar ends protected all the bits on my handlebars.

@jcmaniquiz617 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Good vid for MTB newbies like me.

@freeatlast9741 5 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thank you.

@MisnadHaque 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and well detailed! I’ll be changing my own tires from now on.

@ARCHDEACONMUSIC 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video with GREAT tips! You guys are literally the BEST for all things for mountain bikes!! Thanks again! :)

@gmbn 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see your loving the content! Stay safe out there! 👍

@Uns_Maps_8 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Your channel is a great service

@anthonysilva5312 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful content. Thank you!👍

@parjau4554 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! May be basic for many people, but not if you just bought a modern full-sus and the last bike you had was a 90s Marin!

@emmamclean773 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This really helped me, i appreciate this very much

@StuartKerrison 4 жыл бұрын

Some good tips in there. Thanks a lot.

@Kiro1Z 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed cause the content these guys post is VERY usefull for a newbie to MTB like I am

@mtb5778 Жыл бұрын

what an excellent video. I had problems recently removing my front wheel from my through axle specialised epic and looked an idiot at the bike shop who showed me I had to put the lever in a small notch when it was fully extended. thanks for this informative video.

@user-rv6xn4vd5h Ай бұрын

I had been looking for this type of video for a long time

@g000se99 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers .. Nice and clear .. I didn’t need to watch but happy I did.

@atomicdemise Жыл бұрын

love that cardboard for the caliper idea! BRILLIANT!

@arcane2152 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

@Alex-m8515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just got my first Mtb always rode bmx when I was younger. so didn’t know what to do with changing wheels with disc brakes and shocks

@paulocampo2375 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained mate. Thanks so much.

@subarufreak1 6 жыл бұрын

I love you guys, but how did you make a 10-minute video on changing a wheel?! -From the bottom of my heart

@stephenlord599 6 жыл бұрын

subarufreak1 the editing was done by Jolandas mechanic

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Hey subarufreak1, we made this for people new to the sport or starting out who don't have this info yet! We try to cater for a wide range of abilities and this is just one of the videos of the week aimed at real beginners!

@human_no847 6 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to the nay-sayers. I'm a total beginner, don't know any experienced riders, and stuff like this explained effectively with little tips and tricks is just what us newbs need. :) Great video thanks.

@remothtv2979 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, keep safe ❤️

@dillonwilliams3903 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this helped a lot much appreciated

@JLongNC Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thanks!

@newmansc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.. this was the one that solved my problem... thanks

@burnsyblues 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful for me, just got mine back from shop and had to put the wheel back on and i think i over tightened them putting it back on and it squealed, so loosened it a bit and it was fine.

@arbjful 5 жыл бұрын

Great video very useful. I just bought a mtb, it has a quick release system like the first type you showed, I was always worried about removing it just in case I am not able to put it back. Now after watching your video that's not a problem, you made it very simple

@bjarbj944 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@8maurizio9 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, really good one!

@noahfreeman6491 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much this helped a lot!

@innergoof19 5 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks! At 7:38 ... homeowner returns and is confused about the chatter in the garden! :)

@peterschuitemaker4188 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this video from 8:13 a bit earlier. Had a puncture today and have been struggling putting the rear wheel back in on the chain. Thanks for the video!

@alexunlv 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. I just bought a Giant Fathom 29 1 and I didn't know which way to put the tires. I'm a horrible human being. I know. Just absolutely terrible! But thank you for the Video! Life saver!

@baroqueviolin82 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks. ❤️🚴‍♂️👍🏻

@missyaero Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@HarleyQuinnSoldier Жыл бұрын

Every single tutorial video has the front end looking completely different than my bike's & when looking up how to change a Manga's front rim it always directs me to the bikes like these

@anoukkjeee 2 жыл бұрын

That cardboard trick is so smart! Definately gonna use that

@vlognileoger 3 жыл бұрын

learn new today. thanks for this video

@declan7164 4 жыл бұрын

Really useful video cheers

@servana2901 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir ...this helps me a lot..

@jesusenriqueriveratellez531 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks doddy!! Very clever

@sydneyadie 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for making these videos. We can't all be instant know it alls as some who commented may be

@tariqhassan4908 2 жыл бұрын

great videos !

@glennet9613 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just bought a new bike and it is the first time I’ve seen anything but quick release spikes or nuts so I was a bit nervous. Also I didn’t know about the detent on the SRAM.

@NDemanuele1 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great Video. Question: One time I removed my Rear wheel and the chain got off the cogs in the rear derailer and got confused on how to realign it with the Cogs. Is there a trick to this? I'm running Shimano XT, by the way. Thanks!

@saitama8661 3 жыл бұрын

thank you it helped me so much

@likemy Ай бұрын

thanks for making this video, I'm a glue eater and didn't know the stuff about the rear wheels

@markoperisic2353 2 жыл бұрын

Saved my day great info easy to follow 👊

@gmbn 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Marko!

@donnieraby148 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the go through..

@itslit2162 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro now I can release my wheel safely 😂 I'm new to bikes

@martagilvazartlife 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, starting cycling again after open heart surgery , rescued a bike that needs a back tyre replace, i have a shimano tourmay gear and this video helped a lot although it doesn't seem to have a lever like you mention, wish me luck

@kristofsoma4430 5 жыл бұрын

Wow,but dont say cycling say shredding,haha good recovery mate

@martagilvazartlife 5 жыл бұрын

@@kristofsoma4430 Thank you

@alexg.823 3 жыл бұрын

thanks very useful!

@andydelarue9344 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that , been my own mechanic for bit over fifty years and now I know thur axels.

@fuzzyps75 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Couldn’t get the rear wheel back on my sons bike. Your video gave me enough info to get the wheel on ……. Eventually

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@rbid 6 жыл бұрын

Neat. Something annoying with the axis that require an hellen hey is that sometimes the key hole gets with mud and it is easy to get it damaged if you don't clean it before opening. Greetings from the Galilee.

@pricey7856 6 жыл бұрын

Thank God for GMBN!!! I didn’t realise until watching this video that I had a button to pin back my derailuer. It has made replacing my wheel so much easier. Dooooooh!

@Starinthesky826 5 жыл бұрын

I have gravel bike with SHRAM, I didn't know about the button either till this! Changing tires with the disc brake made me nervous at first! But this is really good to know about the lock button! LOL

@daverobinson8291 3 жыл бұрын

At 61 I’m an old dog and I’ve just been taught a new trick ! Nice one👍

@Ukmongoose3 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just off out to find my lock button as I have a new Lapierre Overvolt with Sram and didn’t know this button existed! Very helpful thanks as changing inner tubes and drilling the wheels to take Schrader valves today. Keep it up. 👍

@angl1364 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you

@lifestylefun 2 жыл бұрын

After replacing my tube last week, today I replaced the back tyre to a tubeless ready and inserted another tube. Thank you for pointing out the sprocket/chain cage lock 🔐 👍 😀 now I know where I went wrong the first time and easy to just give it a push to unlock. Am now confident repairing a flat from start to end and glad I'll be able to stop and help other ladies too 😊 🇿🇦

@Daoy112 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks For this vid

@mariobalindan110 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@tm_banditt1516 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@gmbn 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@kayvandenburg986 4 жыл бұрын

This is so basis but so helpfull

@stephenlord599 6 жыл бұрын

Take picnic blanket or carpet mat .. flip bike so the blanket or mat protects the cockpit then you are not left with one wheel in trying to undo it and dropping forks or rear mech in a car park. More importantly...put the through axle back in... you don’t want to get to the trails with no axle or the other way. (If you have a traditional QR however remove and stick in a 9mm. ) and if you are watching this.. then yes, the clutch only gets turned off for removing a wheel and axle threads take grease...

@HarleyBreakoutGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Good point steve especially the axle part.

@ofwgthaidgaf 4 жыл бұрын

If the bike is flipped when putting the wheel back on will it seat properly?

@stephenlord599 4 жыл бұрын

peoplestealallmynames absolutely... if it’s thru axle it will only have one position anyway but will be easier especially the rear, just pull the top (usually bottom) so it goes in.

@ofwgthaidgaf 4 жыл бұрын

I figured out what my problem was. I musthave hit the brakes with the wheel off the first time I took it off and the pistons were pushed out . Thanks!

@stephenlord599 4 жыл бұрын

peoplestealallmynames no problem.. I usually use the brakes as an easy guide btw ... enjoy your riding