Thank you greatly helped! One issue is you missed going over how to release and reinstall the front v brake or you can’t get the tire to fit. I just looked up that part on another video so I was able to fix it! 🎉
my quick release is slightly different on my mountain bike. I have to slot the wheel into the drop outs and then put the lever through the drop out post and wheel at the time.
the springs should be rotated, with the small side facing in. That way the fork tips fit on to the threaded axle. The springs are not essential, they are there to simply centre the skewer in the wheel making it easier to fit. Hope that helps.
This video clearly shows where the springs sit. Fyi, (re so many questions about this. You guys shoukd do a video, it will get you further engagement...) czcams.com/video/C8HjFogZel4/video.html Plus clearly show how disc fits in caliper.
If it mountain bike I prefer you put the lever a little to the back, especially if you ride in tropical forest climate where lot of climbing plant like vine or bine might caught up and open it. Maybe most of them just snap but not all.
Please help me- the problem is that the front wheel wobbles slightly from side to side when fitted on. I also cannot close the lever despite also all my strength. So the front wheel touches the brakes from time to time and the lever is just sticking out. I used some WD-40 oil to counteract the rust. But I don't think it worked.
John unfortunately you cant, as you will have a solid axle on your nutted hub. With a quick release the axle is hollow so the skewer can go through it.
I thought you had to pull the skewer all the way out each time. I wish I'd seen this video when I first got my bike - I'd have saved myself a load of aggro getting the wheel back on!
We always advise having the lever on the opposite side of the rotor on the front, but opposite side of the cassette on the rear. Just keeps it out of the way from the most busy areas of the bike.
Could I ask when I spin the wheel after the instalment, I heard some noisy sound from the friction between the disc and brake pads. I don’t know what’s going on?
I took off my GT mountain bike rear wheel, and after putting it back on, the brake pads rub against the rim, but only on one side...any suggestions to fix?
Make sure you put the wheel back in the frame with the bike upright, that ensures that the axle sit securely into the drop outs. That should probably solve it. If not loosen the caliper bolts, centre the caliper and you should be good to go. We have some additional videos which can help with this.
You can adjust the position of the caliper to make sure the pads are clear. Loosen the caliper mounting points, adjust position, and retighten. Cheers!
Bro im gonna need the might of fucking Zeus for this shit. It's not just leaving an imprint in my hand it's fucking hurting and I haven't even gotten it in yet
I'm dumb I really didn't think it would go through the hub and I tried to take it off. I'm still frustrated how hard it is to do that even though I don't have to lol
Make sure that the lever is open before trying to install it and that the nut only has a couple of turns on it before putting the wheel in the drop outs.
I made mine too loose and my wheel went wobbly... Don't see why that happened. Then I made it way too tight and the fork actually got closer to the wheel on one side. I will try this approach and see what happens
@@bikesonline It is hilarious that I didn't get this first off. I have been working on 100ft wooden boats my whole life where we jury Rig everything. Shows how important this kind of video is
It still looks like the fork will smush the springs that are caught between the fork cutout and the axle! I'm reading here that the springs aren't essential but I want to do things right. Smushing the springs doesn't seem right. Does everyone just not care about smushing the spring? Why not? The springs are there for a reason so why smush them? Puzzled.
Mike, The forks sit on the threaded axle that only protude slightly from the hub. The springs are conical shaped so the smaller part should face the wheel. The Quick release lever then clamps the forks onto the wheel. Hope that helps.
My bike wheel doesn’t seem to have a hole to put the quick release stick through. Completely stumped as it came with a quick release and the bike manual gives no instructions other than to say to put the quick release in on this step. But no hole!
Hi Philip, Mechanically it makes no difference. And really in some ways it is better to have it on the lever on the other side of the disc. However tradition, and the fact that the rear wheel lever is on the left due to the derailleur being on the right, has dictated it being on the left.
That is also a good option to install or remove wheels from a bicycle, as it creates a temporary bike stand so you don't need to lift the bike off the ground or balance it. The only downside to turning the bike upside down is that you might scratch/damage the grips and/or the saddle, not ideal on a brand new bike. Thanks for your input :)
No I was doing it right,I was cleaning the bike and I dissembled the front wheel,now after cleaning ,the lock lever of my bike has to be on the right side of bike,but it couldn't close after trying again and again,went to mechanic and he did it in 5 seconds. The disk brake was locking the wheel as it wasn't fit in proper way,he said the other side of quick release (the plastic closer nut on the other end of lock liver or say quick release) has to put a bit loose to fit the lock lever property
Yes when it is not engaged. When the nut side is properly tightened, and the lever is actuated, no, it should not rotate, it should be very solid, totally fixed, so tight you simply will never be able to pull it out.
@@bikesonline hi it's got one hole in one side and the other side on disc side looks like a plastic cap with no hole.. voodoo mountain bike it's bizarre 🫣 lol
@@bikesonline I've sorted it thanks the previous owner put the plastic cap on the wheel I've managed to take it off.. thanks for replying I appreciate it .🥰👊
Hi Alex, Maybe you tightened it too much? You don't want to ride your bike with a faulty quick release. Visit a local bike shop if you can't close the lever.
***** the fork sits on the axle, not on the skewer or spring. The best way to see how it works is to remove the skewer all together and then you can see where it sits. Cheers
When I went to reinstall my wheel my brake pads were stuck together and I don't know how to get them apart so I can fit the disc into the brake. If anyone could help me that would be great... Thanks
The process is very similar. When doing a back wheel, you'll just have to also extend your derailleur and make sure the chain wraps around the cassette. Hope this helps!
Hi there. We do apologise for the inconvenience. If you purchased your bike from Bicycles Online Australia, please email sales@bicyclesonline.com.au to speak with our customer service team. The springs in the quick release are not critical for the functioning of the part. The only purpose of the springs it to centre the quick release on the hub and make for easier wheel installation. Once the wheel is installed, the springs serve no purpose at all and the bike is 100% OK to ride.
hi thanks for the reply no i brought a specialized pitch comp specialized website and the front wheel only had 1 spring i was just hoping the front wheel wasnt going to fall off at some point half way doing a jump
@@defyaim2844 we understand your concern. As long as the Quick Release lever is properly secure, your wheel will not fall off because it's missing a spring. You can always try to stop by a local bike shop and ask if they have a QR spring laying around for you. There is no difference between left or right spring. This can be useful for you if you take the wheel of your bike often, to put the bike inside the car or in storage, otherwise we probably wouldn't bother. Cheers!
@@defyaim2844 They owe you a spring. It makes life easier, it's how it was designed to be used almost a hundred years ago. The springs are for keeping both sides of the clamping mechanism equally open while it is off the bike. With one spring, one side will be almost closed and the spring side will be _generously_ open. It's not a big deal, unless quality control is a problem. My reaction would be "what else was missed by the assembler?" That said though, your QR can hold the wheel every bit as well without the second spring.
Just what I needed. Thank you for the video!
I was stumped until I watched this, good stuff and thank you!
Just what I needed, thank you!
Thanks soo much for this, was really helpfull, I got a bike without an instruction manual and didn' know to use a quick release, thanks
Perfection, thanks for the quick and to the point video!
Glad it helped!
Thank you kind sir I thought I would of had to take my bike to Halfords lmao
Dont do that you would of got charged anywhere 100 to 150
You are not alone 😂
Thank you so so much I really needed a solution for this
Thank you! Great video.
I got a schwinn dodger THX for the help
Thnx it helped me a lot.
Thank you greatly helped! One issue is you missed going over how to release and reinstall the front v brake or you can’t get the tire to fit. I just looked up that part on another video so I was able to fix it! 🎉
my quick release is slightly different on my mountain bike. I have to slot the wheel into the drop outs and then put the lever through the drop out post and wheel at the time.
One of those things that when you see it, you go: *DUH!*
After a year of forcing my wheel into place: *Lesson learned TX!*
thanks it helped me alot
Thanks and as easy as that, mine fell out after 3 years of going hard, I'll also replace the rear while I'm at it.
Very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Got it..tighten the nut first of all, then the lever upwards in line with frame
THANK YOU 😊
Thanks mate 👍
the springs should be rotated, with the small side facing in. That way the fork tips fit on to the threaded axle. The springs are not essential, they are there to simply centre the skewer in the wheel making it easier to fit. Hope that helps.
Be great if you showed exactly where the forks meet the axle and where the springs sit. It's unclear in your video?
This video clearly shows where the springs sit. Fyi, (re so many questions about this. You guys shoukd do a video, it will get you further engagement...) czcams.com/video/C8HjFogZel4/video.html Plus clearly show how disc fits in caliper.
Thanks for sharing 😃
Hi Craig, you would need a new axle and possibly hub too. Probably the best bet would be to buy a new wheel unfortunately.
If it mountain bike I prefer you put the lever a little to the back, especially if you ride in tropical forest climate where lot of climbing plant like vine or bine might caught up and open it. Maybe most of them just snap but not all.
That's so easy. I thought I was missing parts.
how do you change over from a solid axle to a quick release what is needed?
thanks
Thank you.
Thank you!!!
Thank you
You're welcome
Can you tell me if I can swap a normal wheel with out quick release and buy a quick release rod please reply thanks
yes
Please help me- the problem is that the front wheel wobbles slightly from side to side when fitted on. I also cannot close the lever despite also all my strength. So the front wheel touches the brakes from time to time and the lever is just sticking out. I used some WD-40 oil to counteract the rust. But I don't think it worked.
I had both springs on the release side for a week
haha! it happens.
any reason why the lock stays on the disc side and not the other side? thanks!!
help!! there are all these videos about installing quick release skewers, but I have no idea what size I need for my bike ;(
John unfortunately you cant, as you will have a solid axle on your nutted hub. With a quick release the axle is hollow so the skewer can go through it.
Thank You
No problem!
Ohkay, thanx mate.
Valeu a demostracao
😎
Where can I buy that QUANDO skewer???...I live in new York...
I thought you had to pull the skewer all the way out each time. I wish I'd seen this video when I first got my bike - I'd have saved myself a load of aggro getting the wheel back on!
Hahaha we've all made that mistake at some point in our lives. Now you know the best way! Glad we could help!
same boat man wheel wasn't able to take the wheeel off so I just took the quick release out 😐🗿
Thanks sir!
You're so welcome!
brilliant
mine became loose on my ride, i noticed it when im near home because i brake and the wheel just move strangely
How do I make sure my fork doesn't crush the springs? And the springs - they go between the nut and outside of the fork correct?
This video answers your question: czcams.com/video/C8HjFogZel4/video.html
Thanks
No problem!
Shouldve seen this before.. Broke it...
does it matter which sides left or right it should be installed? I mean that clamping valve should be right or left?
We always advise having the lever on the opposite side of the rotor on the front, but opposite side of the cassette on the rear. Just keeps it out of the way from the most busy areas of the bike.
Why is my new bike scraping along the disc..
Could I ask when I spin the wheel after the instalment, I heard some noisy sound from the friction between the disc and brake pads. I don’t know what’s going on?
@Never Look back THANKS.
@@kflightdispatcher whats the solution
@@galatiatotstiutorul7283 Loosen the bolts holding your brake to the mount, then hold your brake tight while evenly tightening both bolts back
The spokes are tangled in the caliper! 😲
I took off my GT mountain bike rear wheel, and after putting it back on, the brake pads rub against the rim, but only on one side...any suggestions to fix?
Make sure you put the wheel back in the frame with the bike upright, that ensures that the axle sit securely into the drop outs.
That should probably solve it. If not loosen the caliper bolts, centre the caliper and you should be good to go. We have some additional videos which can help with this.
Can I replace regular one with these quick release for front wheel?
Depends on the bike you're riding!
When i install the wheel , disc brake pad touch the wheel disc . What should I do?
You can adjust the position of the caliper to make sure the pads are clear. Loosen the caliper mounting points, adjust position, and retighten. Cheers!
What happens if the brake disc and pad do not line up? For example the pad is connecting to the disc on one side.
Did you find out the answer to this problem?
How do I release the guard rod
Can you explain what you mean by guard rod?
Thanks man
Thank YOU!
I tightened it as much as I could the lever was hard to push in and when I did this the wheels still was loose. Any ideas why
Perhaps your hub has cup and cone bearings that need to be tightened!
i tried. but its still to tight. why
can wheelie be done with this quick release in front wheel? 🤔🤔🤔
as long as its secure!
Bro im gonna need the might of fucking Zeus for this shit. It's not just leaving an imprint in my hand it's fucking hurting and I haven't even gotten it in yet
Hi, after attaching my front wheel, it doesn't align with the handle,how do I control it with the handles, what have I done wrong :(
Check out this video :) czcams.com/video/Pq2LNeHHns4/video.html
I'm dumb I really didn't think it would go through the hub and I tried to take it off. I'm still frustrated how hard it is to do that even though I don't have to lol
Sorry about your frustration!
I only have one spring. Can I still safely ride my bike?
We recommend using two springs as this centers the skewer and ensures equal distribution of the clamping force.
I have this bike in the home😆
The actual centre threaded bolt but is short. I had to ask a friend to squeeze the forks inwards so I could get the wheel on. Is this right?
Make sure that the lever is open before trying to install it and that the nut only has a couple of turns on it before putting the wheel in the drop outs.
I have done exactly that. Thanks for your help
no problems, glad to help.
What happends If you only put 1 spring on????
The axle will not perfectly index itself upon release. It's not ideal to be missing a spring!
I made mine too loose and my wheel went wobbly... Don't see why that happened.
Then I made it way too tight and the fork actually got closer to the wheel on one side.
I will try this approach and see what happens
Good luck! We are sure you can get it sorted!
@@bikesonline It is hilarious that I didn't get this first off.
I have been working on 100ft wooden boats my whole life where we jury Rig everything.
Shows how important this kind of video is
Question. I don't have a QR but want on rear. Can I install/replace the non-QR with a QR? If so, any gotchas?
Hi Lisa, unfortunately its not an easy change, as you need a different wheel/hub
Thank you for responding. I called Landis., where I purchased the Bikes., and they are fling it for $50.
I dont have a hole that i can insert it
Uh oh! Hope you got it sorted!
I have lost both the springs. Do I need them?
Josh Evans same I also lost both
Hi i know it has been 3 years and you probably have a new bike or bought new springs but yes you need them
It still looks like the fork will smush the springs that are caught between the fork cutout and the axle! I'm reading here that the springs aren't essential but I want to do things right. Smushing the springs doesn't seem right.
Does everyone just not care about smushing the spring? Why not? The springs are there for a reason so why smush them?
Puzzled.
Mike, The forks sit on the threaded axle that only protude slightly from the hub. The springs are conical shaped so the smaller part should face the wheel. The Quick release lever then clamps the forks onto the wheel. Hope that helps.
+Mike Stewart Was thinking the same exact stuff, amazed no one addresses this in their videos.
That did not help at all
Yes. but where is the spring in the end??? Between the fork and the nut or between the fork and the part that holds the spokes???
you dont need the springs did you say?? because i only have 1
what the hell do you do with the quick release after it's tightened?!
+kinerry you just leave it in place. The black lever you see in the video is done so it will stay locked and in place whilst you ride your bike.
Is the fork sitting on the springs?
Good question, with no answer. Arg
@@wayned7408 the fork sits on the wheel. There's a little lip for the fork to rest on.
My bike wheel doesn’t seem to have a hole to put the quick release stick through. Completely stumped as it came with a quick release and the bike manual gives no instructions other than to say to put the quick release in on this step. But no hole!
Hope you got it sorted!
does the lever have to be on the disc side?
Hi Philip, Mechanically it makes no difference. And really in some ways it is better to have it on the lever on the other side of the disc. However tradition, and the fact that the rear wheel lever is on the left due to the derailleur being on the right, has dictated it being on the left.
So there's really no law as to which side it goes as long as it's a tight fit and fit for purpose?
thats correct
Should the forks be placed over top of the spring? or is it out of the way?
Jon Comstock i cant find a damn answer on this
I think it is out of the way. Otherwise it would be easily damaged...
I prefer to up end the bike before removing wheels.
That is also a good option to install or remove wheels from a bicycle, as it creates a temporary bike stand so you don't need to lift the bike off the ground or balance it. The only downside to turning the bike upside down is that you might scratch/damage the grips and/or the saddle, not ideal on a brand new bike.
Thanks for your input :)
O, man..3 hours later, i am no closer to fitting it on.
I have been trying to install the trye back and liver was on right side,how stupid of me to be doing it wrong way
It has happened to all of us at some point ahahah
Hope everything is working well now!
Happy riding!
No I was doing it right,I was cleaning the bike and I dissembled the front wheel,now after cleaning ,the lock lever of my bike has to be on the right side of bike,but it couldn't close after trying again and again,went to mechanic and he did it in 5 seconds. The disk brake was locking the wheel as it wasn't fit in proper way,he said the other side of quick release (the plastic closer nut on the other end of lock liver or say quick release) has to put a bit loose to fit the lock lever property
@@floydian_4221 Ohh okay, I understand now. Happy you got it sorted!
Great bike. Cummute to work
It sure is!
Is the release supposed to be able to rotate?
Yes, the quick release spins free in the hub. Does this help?
Yes when it is not engaged. When the nut side is properly tightened, and the lever is actuated, no, it should not rotate, it should be very solid, totally fixed, so tight you simply will never be able to pull it out.
@@rereedscarce3708 Thanks mate! That's spot on! Good stuff!
My wheel hasn't got a hole to thread it through to the otherside..😮
maybe there is something stuck in it?
@@bikesonline hi it's got one hole in one side and the other side on disc side looks like a plastic cap with no hole.. voodoo mountain bike it's bizarre 🫣 lol
@@bikesonline I've sorted it thanks the previous owner put the plastic cap on the wheel I've managed to take it off.. thanks for replying I appreciate it .🥰👊
My leaver won’t close ?! Good video tho
Hi Alex,
Maybe you tightened it too much? You don't want to ride your bike with a faulty quick release. Visit a local bike shop if you can't close the lever.
***** the fork sits on the axle, not on the skewer or spring. The best way to see how it works is to remove the skewer all together and then you can see where it sits. Cheers
I have a merax fitness road bike how to install a quick release on the back wheel
dude it sits on the spring. Or else the bicycle shop gave me the wrong wheel
When I went to reinstall my wheel my brake pads were stuck together and I don't know how to get them apart so I can fit the disc into the brake. If anyone could help me that would be great... Thanks
WestCoastOutdoorsBoy Assuming they are hydraulic brakes - use a screwdriver between the pads to lever them open. You wont damage the brake system.
What if I lose one of the springs would it affect anything
They're to help center the axle. It's not ideal to lose them, but you can still make it work.
all the videos show how to fix a front wheel, but never a rear wheel where it is the most complicated !
The process is very similar. When doing a back wheel, you'll just have to also extend your derailleur and make sure the chain wraps around the cassette. Hope this helps!
my bike only came with one spring wtf
Hi there. We do apologise for the inconvenience. If you purchased your bike from Bicycles Online Australia, please email sales@bicyclesonline.com.au to speak with our customer service team.
The springs in the quick release are not critical for the functioning of the part. The only purpose of the springs it to centre the quick release on the hub and make for easier wheel installation. Once the wheel is installed, the springs serve no purpose at all and the bike is 100% OK to ride.
hi thanks for the reply no i brought a specialized pitch comp specialized website and the front wheel only had 1 spring i was just hoping the front wheel wasnt going to fall off at some point half way doing a jump
@@defyaim2844 we understand your concern. As long as the Quick Release lever is properly secure, your wheel will not fall off because it's missing a spring. You can always try to stop by a local bike shop and ask if they have a QR spring laying around for you. There is no difference between left or right spring. This can be useful for you if you take the wheel of your bike often, to put the bike inside the car or in storage, otherwise we probably wouldn't bother.
Cheers!
@@defyaim2844 They owe you a spring. It makes life easier, it's how it was designed to be used almost a hundred years ago. The springs are for keeping both sides of the clamping mechanism equally open while it is off the bike. With one spring, one side will be almost closed and the spring side will be _generously_ open. It's not a big deal, unless quality control is a problem. My reaction would be "what else was missed by the assembler?" That said though, your QR can hold the wheel every bit as well without the second spring.
@@rereedscarce3708 thank you for your message this was a good while back i ended up selling the bike
Captain Obvious
What if I only have one spring on the skewer? Can I still ride ?
It's best to have them both, but if the skewer is tight and the wheel is secure you should be A-ok!