@stratdelux09 If you google "thru axle" it comes up both ways.. with a hyphen and without.. so I just did it without. As long as people can find the video and get the help they need!
Thank you for the post.... i figured I couldn't be that dumb that I couldn't get the wheel back on the bike. I'm still debating on the dumb part but after watching the video, i was able to put the wheel back on in minutes. My problem.... i didn't set the chain to the smallest gear. I really appreciate you saving me $50 and the humiliation of having to take it to a bike shop or ask a neighbor. My wife thinks i'm a man again and i feel better about myself. Liked and Subscribed
Was cursing at various problems doing this, and who knew there was a clutch on the derailleur? Makes the job a WHOLE lot easier - many thanks for the tutorial.
I was not even half way watching this video, when I had to hit the LIKE & SUBSCRIBE button. Loved the thoroughness of this video. Mark really though of every angle for the beginner Cyclists, like me. Excellent video and presentation Mark. Loved it. Regards from CA
Thank you so much for the kind words and hitting the subscribe button!! I apologize for not replying sooner, so sorry for that! Let me know if you need help with anything else.
Great video, I never had issues changing tires with dropouts but bikes with thru axel and disc brakes I’m so lost. For me turning the bike over makes it a lot easier.
Thanks very much for these instructions! That is exactly what I needed, with the bicycle upside down, since I don't have a work stand. The tip to remove the quick-release axle helped a lot. Most videos that I have found show the R & R right-side up.
No nonsense, excellent post. Good explanation, well presented, calm, non-condescending, good tonality, and informative; what a great video, what more could you ask? well done!
Hi Mark! Doing an ironman as well soon and just switched from a quick release bike (Trek Emonda SL 5) to a thru axel bike (Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc eTap). I tried to put my bike on my Wahoo Kickr (direct trainer), but noticed it needs a different part to fit on it. When I tried to put the back wheel back into place, I was struggling because I was trying to do it the same way as my quick release bike. Then I found your video, and the part where you say you bring the derailleur towards you really helped me. It was an amazing moment because I realized how easy it was when you have the right technique! Thanks again and cheers!
Thank you for the very detailed but simple video. Just purchased a new e-mtb and I want to put Slime inner tubes and RhinoDillos tire liners in the tires. I'm pretty good and confident in my abilities with bicycle maintenance. But I would have missed the part about unlocking the clutch on the derailleur. Thank you again. You are very thorough and very professional without a lot of fluff.
Hi Mark. I'm training for an Ironman and was having problems getting my bike on and off the direct drive trainer. This is the best of all the videos. I think doing it upside down has cracked it for me. I also didn't notice the dropouts on my frame as it's through axel and i am used to them on a quick release. they are basically upside down on the through axel. Really helpful thanks!
What a great demonstration thank you so much. I just bought a new bike with disk brakes and will have to get used to removing my rear wheel and installing it. I used to ride a rim brake touring bike so this all new to me. A great video thank you so much. Michael
Glad it helped! Sometimes the axle will have a Allen type socket at each end...and can be confusing. Stick to the info in the video and you'll be good.. And never force anything!
You can reengage after you tighten the axle up. They aren't a crucial component. You can run the bike with it on or off. Personal preference based on setup and chain slap!
Nicely done video, but doesn't address a problem I encountered. After removing the thru axle, my wheel won't just "drop out", rather there is a considerable amount of friction between the wheel and the dropouts. After a while of fighting with it I got it out by gently bending the chainstay outwards, giving the wheel enough room to come out.
@@ominousplatypus380 sounds like a bent chainstay was your problem... I'd definitely have it checked to make sure it's aligned correctly..otherwise could have some shifting issues. This video only covers removing the wheel when nothing else is wrong: a bent chainstay, a bent axle etc.
Very clear video thanks! I was hoping to hear some torque specs for the rear through axel/hub when putting it back on. Anyone know the Nm for a Specialized Fuse 27.5"? Update: I found a manual online that said 15 Nm. I found on Google an answer typically 12-15 Nm, never more than that.
Great video - fyi you missed a step at the end by not re-engaging the derailleur clutch. Also cringed at some point when you touched the brake rotor with your hand - I have heard that is best not to do... Curious if there are any issues with having a bike with hydraulic brakes upside down to take off the wheels. Thanks
Jim, you don't need to engage the clutch to ride. I often leave it off on my gravel bike. As you can see, the bike shifts just fine without it. Before they existed, everyone's derailleurs worked just fine without one on the bike or engaged for that matter. Touching a brake rotor does nothing to the rotor or braking performance. You don't want to spray them with chain lube, but touching doesn't do a thing. Also flipping your bike upside down is harmless. Just pump your brakes a few times. I recommend most mtn bikers leave their bikes upside down to get oil on the important parts of your fork stanchions and seals which are usually neglected due to gravity.
My rear thru axle doesn't thread when the wheel is on. But it threads fine without the wheel. What's the reason for this? The hub looks perfectly aligned. Should I push the rod in more to hear a pop like you did?
It's a Salsa Cutthroat. It's a gravel bike on Steroids. I got it because you can run 2.4" mtn bike tires on it. Tons of clearance and super comfortable. The gravel/silt up here in mammoth is super deep and running your standard 40-50mm wide gravel tires still isn't quite enough. I'll do a video on the bike soon for ya..
@@greggarcia7324 No suspension... 2.35 tires with xc cushcore inserts... running 16 psi front and 17 psi rear... fox 70mm dropper post (which is amazing to have on descents) and a redshift stem and enve gravel bars.. so that's the setup for absorbing shock/vibrations... It's the perfect bike for up here on fire roads and single track. I don't ride it on pavement, although with another set of wheels/tires, it wouldn't be an issue.
It's usually on the end of the axle.. It should be printed in nm or inch lbs. If not, just do 12 to 15 Nm (Newton meters) which is basically hand tight. Don't over crank it.
The recommended torque for my bike is 15 nm. However, I'm not tremendously strong. I asked the LBS about this. They said tighten it only to the point you know you can take it off out on the ride.
My thru axle has hex bolts from both sides. I’d like to secure the axle by inserting Hexlox. Do I need to secure it from both sides? Or can it be opened only from the disc rotor’s side? Thank you!
There's one problem with my Specialized Diverge. With the axle removed from the rear, the dropouts spread out a few mm, making it difficult to reinstall the rear wheel back properly in the dropouts. They easily miss the stops of the dropouts and end up rubbing against the stays on both sides to the point of scratching the paint badly. Fortunately, the frame is aluminum. When not using the repair stand, it is always a precarious process to make sure the wheel is in the dropouts before removing the hand holding the bike to insert the thru axle. I've watched so many videos, and I've noticed everyone has no problem with this. I'm wondering if build tolerances are too large, and I have one right on the edge of too wide. Any thoughts on this and ideas to ease this process would be appreciated.
So there's a possibility that you have the wrong width hub on your rear wheel. If you flip the bike upside down, it's wayy easier to manipulate and drop the wheel in.. You don't need as many hands and you can see more.
I noticed you pull the derailleur lever out on the very first wheel removal? However, you don't seem to do it from all the other angles. Is it necessary to pull the lever? Also, does it need to be moved back when the wheel is reinstalled? Thanks
I searched out this video because i just removed the rear wheel from my Cutty and it got all bound up to hell. I haven't put it back on yet, but if my derailleur and rotor are straight I'll be surprised. I did exactly what our host here did, but when the wheel came down the chain wanted to stick in the cog and shit got weird. Aaaanyway, glad to see I wasn't being a complete idiot, but seriously confused as to why it was such a bear. (I'm guessing I didn't pull the deraileur back far enough)
Sounds like your chain was either kinked or had a stiff link. If your chain doesn't behave you may have to guide it with your hand as things don't always go to plan or behave like it did in the video!
@@TheMarkList Thanks for the reply -- I took the wheel off again yesterday and it was a bear getting the chain off that lowest cog again. It went better this time but not smooth. Next time I think I'll try the next to smallest cog to see if that takes some lateral pressure off the chain.
