rear wheel replacement 101
02-05-15, 11:26 PM
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rear wheel replacement 101
Hello,
I am looking for some tips on replacing a rear wheel. I am getting new wheels and will be swapping the rear cassette. I found videos on cassette replacement, but nothing on replacing a rear wheel - which I think is probably the same procedure. Is there anything else I need to do, like grease the free hub before installing the cassette?
I know i need the cassette lock tool and the chain whip.
Thank you in advance,
juan
I am looking for some tips on replacing a rear wheel. I am getting new wheels and will be swapping the rear cassette. I found videos on cassette replacement, but nothing on replacing a rear wheel - which I think is probably the same procedure. Is there anything else I need to do, like grease the free hub before installing the cassette?
I know i need the cassette lock tool and the chain whip.
Thank you in advance,
juan
02-05-15, 11:44 PM
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I recently did this. I have a chain whip and cassette wrench. My cassettr was on so tight i couldn't get it off. I took it to my LBS and they changed it for $3.50. I didn't do anything else except change the tube and tire.
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02-06-15, 03:26 AM
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Are you doing nothing more than removing your current rear wheel and installing a different wheel on your bike?
If that is what you are doing, all you need to do is put your cassette onto the new wheel. Apply a light coat of grease to the freehub body of the new wheel before you install the cassette.
When you install a cassette onto a wheel, you do not need the chain whip. Just tighten the cassette lock ring with a wrench.
If that is what you are doing, all you need to do is put your cassette onto the new wheel. Apply a light coat of grease to the freehub body of the new wheel before you install the cassette.
When you install a cassette onto a wheel, you do not need the chain whip. Just tighten the cassette lock ring with a wrench.
02-06-15, 07:03 AM
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why are you getting new wheels, and are you keeping your old set for back up or bad weather?
Why not just get another cassette and put it on the new wheel and have a spare set of wheels?
Why not just get another cassette and put it on the new wheel and have a spare set of wheels?
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It's definitely a good idea to grease the lockring threads. The torque spec is 40nm. You want to make sure the lockring is tight, and you really can't overtighten it. (Tighten it to the point it stutters and you're done.) but with no grease on the lockring it can be a PITA to take off.
It couldn't hurt to put a little grease on the freehub body to slide the cassette on, but I typically don't bother.
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02-06-15, 09:17 AM
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Interesting, I've never even thought about it either. No problems with chatty 1090 cassettes. I don't understand what about greasing the freehub would silence anything on a 1090 cassette either - it's a single piece of metal.
02-06-15, 05:00 PM
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That is not a bad idea! I have Ultegra 6800 11-28 and was thinking on getting the 11-32 for climbing, but not sure if the dérailleur needs changing too...may go that route! Can't think I would get much for my aksiums anyway...might as well keep them!
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The 32t requires a longer verson of the rear derailleur. The standard version (likely what you have) is rated to 28t.
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What kind of grease? any favorite brands/type?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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I wonder how i can tell if I have the shorter version. From looking at pictures of the medium (which can work with the 32), it looks like I may have the medium...
02-06-15, 10:09 PM
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Measure the distance between the pulleys and then go check on line for the spec. Normal RDs have the pulleys pretty close together. Medium cage RDs... well, they look awkwardly far apart.
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32 = GS
28 = SS
might be in the spec's and/or stamped on the back of the RD.
28 = SS
might be in the spec's and/or stamped on the back of the RD.
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I use Marine grease, It repels water/salt and humidity. For $3.00 a tube at Napa, nothing better. Penzoil and QUIK Silver make it, sold at Walmart. $4. used on Boston Whaler with 4 new engines from honda marine BF 250 at $40,000 an engine, on a quad boat. I doubt there cold be anything better.
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Awesome dtrain I will check it out!
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Thank you for the grease info!
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Interesting. I also grease the freehub body where the cassette contacts or I tend to get noise. But I also blue loctite the cassette lock ring. Takes a little time to scrape out the old loctite from the threads when I service, but I've had a couple come loose over time and loctite has been 100% for me.
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