How to Remove and Install a Wheel on a Bicycle

This video will guide you through the complete process of removing and reinstalling a wheel on your bike, including quick-release, thru axle, and solid axle systems.

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Video contents:
00:24 Disengage Brakes
01:39 Front Wheel Removal
02:30 Rear Wheel Removal
03:00 Quick Release Wheel Installation
03:58 Solid Axle Wheel Installation
04:24 Thru Axle Wheel Installation
04:53 Re-engage Brakes & Derailleur

➤ Tools & materials used:
• Typically done without tools



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[magicunicorn]

I removed my bike's rear wheel for the first time ever, and replaced an inner tube successfully, thanks to all this good advice. Great videos!

[johnhathaway]

I love this guy. He gives a very clear explanation of what needs to be done avoiding jargon, or phrases such as "It's easy." 'Cos it ain't until you've done it a few times.

[miftekharabir]

first time someone is showing what will happen if u squeeze the brake lever when the wheel is removed. thumbs up 👍

[Suecaraballo]

So helpful to have different examples to compare with what kind of bike you have! For those of us that know nothing about bikes, it is a lifesaver video!

[vickiignaszak]

Figured I probably knew what to do but really appreciate park tool's videos making me feel more confident about changing my tires alone now.

In other news, I love that "disengage the noodle" is a real technical term 😂

[happycyclingphotos]

I had removed my rear wheel to transport my bike and don't know how to put it back. Glad to find video like yours to help me out.

[LaurenMHeart]

Thank you for this thorough instructional video! I changed my inner tube for the first time with the guidance of this video. I appreciate your attention to all the little details, including the notes on what minute mark to skip to to move to the next step.

[chuck]

The detail in these visuals and explanations is really impressive. Truly a 5 star vid.

[nancythompson]

I am restoring an old Japanese Tiger Road bike. This demonstration was fantastic, very concise. My equipment is old but principles are the same.

[joannatomlinson]

Thank you! Your awesome. Your saving me a lot of money! I got tired of taking my bike to the shop and paying $20 everytime I got a flat.

[kdancer]

thanks for the video and great instruction! I just replaced the tube on my bicycle's rear tire!

[neettim]

thank you so much for this! Also watched your "replace tires and tube" video and finished changing everything on my bike within 1.5 hours for the first time! Now I know how to do it easily the next time! Thank you so much for the learning experience.

[dubiskianimation]

Absolutely fantastic! Detailed, well shot, excellent sound, tons of details covering all aspects. I am actually looking forward to changing both tires!

[angelroost]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Been riding for many years and just changed my first tube.

[Eliii]

Just changed my inner tube for the first time and I just started biking just a month ago, removing the rear wheel is quite hard because my rear derailleur doesn't pivot as much as the video shows so when returning my rear wheel I ended up unscrewing my rear derailleur just to have enough space. Overall it was a new experience for me.

[jordyv.]

These video's are filmed and explained very well. Thank you!

[lissettfelix]

I don’t even have my own bike yet....but I’m trying to get informed since I’m buying one soon....I really like this video

[jvalentine]

Thanks for showing so many different types of bikes/systems!

[RedAllStars]

Amazing. Thank you so much. You guys are legend. Using this and your other video on repairing a flat tyre, I was able to put a new inner tube on my back wheel. Everything else I looked at on the internet to help just led me astray and had me pulling my hair out.

[maryavalos]

Thanks so much. I would've just bought a new bike before but I was able to replace the rear tube watching your tutorial. Very helpful and generous of you to share