Wheels

Wheel Service

5 guides, starting with How to True a Bike Wheel Without a Spoke Wrench: Step by Step.

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Learn how to spot a wobbly wheel and true it with improvised tools and a zip-tie guide, plus the risks involved and when to hand it to a shop.

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Hanging a bike by its front wheel is common and often fine for storage. Learn the risks, how to do it carefully and what alternatives to consider.

3 min read

How to remove and refit a front wheel on a disc brake bike: protect hydraulic pads, release the axle, seat the rotor and check brakes before riding.

4 min read

Learn how to take a front wheel off when there is no quick-release lever: thru-axles, hex-key axles and bolt-on nuts, with refit and security tips.

4 min read

If your pedals spin but the bike won't move, work through the chain, freehub and pawls in order. Here is how to diagnose it and what to try.

4 min read

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Wheel Sizing 6 guides, starting with Bike Wheel Size Chart. Wheel Size Swaps 3 guides, starting with Can You Change the Wheel Size on a Bike?. Wheel Parts & Building 6 guides, starting with Anatomy of a Bike Wheel: Hub, Spokes, Rim and More.