paRTy Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Going to remove front and rear wheels on my bike- first time ever. Wondering about the inside diameter of the quick release axle on front right side (sitting on bike). Is it 22mm? Have read many a thread on wheel removal but not on the new LC version RT (at least I didn't see any). If anyone has done it, any suggestions or tips to pass along would be appreciated for this first timer. thanks. Link to comment
GWeldin Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I simply took an assortment of nuts and found the 19mm fits. If you weld or know a welder, take a 19mm nut on a bolt and weld the nut to the bolt... or if the 19mm nut you find is deep enough, you can just place the nut halfway on the axle and halfway on the socket. Link to comment
mountainmann Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 You can buy a a small hex tool with 3-4 different sizes on it for about $8. It attaches to a 3/8" square socket driver. Link to comment
The Rocketman Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I had a lug nut from my truck welded to a 3/8" drive socket. Also found that a Craftsman spark plug socket put backwards on an extension works too. Link to comment
paRTy Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks for the answers. Also found a great idea. The hex end of a spark plug socket (outside of where 3/8 drive goes) fits perfectly. Hacksaw the hex end off, sand down till smooth, put 3/8 drive in there to hold it. Looks the ticket. Link to comment
lkraus Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Unless you need to save space, there is no need to cut down the spark plug socket. Just insert your extension from the other side of the socket. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 See the axel tool on at Cycle Gear. Not sure if this link will work or not. I carry this on my bike at all times. Often available in their sales for 1/2 off. I paid $10. http://www.cyclegear.com/nav/cat1/accessories/category/tools/24 Link to comment
paRTy Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Larry, I tried your way too, but could not get the ratchet extension to go through the socket like yours does. Great idea though. Link to comment
eddd Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 To avoid dealing with welding just get a bolt long enough to add two nuts. Tighten the nuts against each other and you are good to go. Link to comment
MarcParnes Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Actually all you need is a 17 mm wrench or socket to remove the bolt on the left side. Once it is out and the pinch bolts loosened the axle will slide right out. Just give it a push with you finger to get it started and then pull it out the right side. If you lift up on the wheel slightly it makes it even easier. Proverbial piece of cake :-) Marc Link to comment
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