How do I remove rear wheel?

Hi David. Assuming Dommi?

I've never tried to do it that way before. I turn the wheel adjusters in, loosen both spindles, push the wheel forward to get some slack in the chain and then disconnect the chain. Next undo the brake rod nut, undo the speedo cable and pull the whole thing out as an assembly.

Hope this helps

Martin

It's either wedges or take the whole assembly out I'm afraid. The so-called QD isn't particularly clever and it's relatively common for the three studs to become tight on the hub. Better than loose I suppose, but a right pain if you have a roadside puncture to repair. Bring back the hinged mudguard!

Previously David Cooper wrote:

Thanks, both. I was beginning to consider leaving the nuts loose and riding round the block a couple ot times. Maybe a bit rash. Very annoying.

I thought of that one too, but didn't dare post it! Wedges are probably not a good idea either. First try a few sharp blows, with a wooen mallet, or hide faced hammer, hitting the tyre, not the rim. If that doesn't work, you will have to remove the whole hub, as one unit. Best of luck, I will soon need a new rear tyre, so, may have the same problem!

Dear Mr Cooper,

The drive side bearing housing outer diameter on the aluminium hub has a slight taper on it that can sometimes seize in the cast iron drive sprocket inner housing. Just keep rocking the wheel side to side whilst the brake drum is firmly held by the drive side nut - eventually it will give. When reassembling put a dab/smear of copperslip on the nose of the drive side aluminium outer bearing diameter and you'll not have the problem again.

Regards,

Peter Bolton