Introduction
The rear wheel is removed similarly to the front wheel, however it will require maneuvering around the chain and gear mechanism.
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Stand behind your bike straddling the rear wheel and locate the brake calipers.
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To lessen the tension on the brake wire, place one hand on each caliper and push them towards one another.
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Unhook the brake wire in the metal tube from the brake wire holder on the caliper in your left hand.
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Find the quick release lever located on the wheel's fork.
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Open the leaver 180 degrees from the locked position.
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Spin the lever counterclockwise a few turns to loosen the pin while holding the opposite of the pin.
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Pull the bike frame upward off the wheel fork to separate it from the rear wheel.
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Remove the bottom chain from around the rear cassette on the wheel.
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In reassembly, lay the top chain on the lowest gear on the rear cassette. Then follow the steps in reverse order beginning with step 3.
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To reassemble your device, lay the top chain on the smallest gear of the rear cassette and then follow the steps in reverse order beginning with step 3.
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