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The aft wheel(s) of a bicycle or tricycle. In most bicycle designs, the rear wheel is the drive wheel but this is not always the case especially with recumbents and tricycles.

The aft wheel(s) of a bicycle or tricycle. In most bicycle designs, the rear wheel is the drive wheel but this is not always the case especially with recumbents and tricycles.

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Dismounting/mounting the back wheel on a "Eurobike"

My son has a "Eurobike" (hybrid/"comfort" bike with Nuvinci variable speed rear hub and fully-enclosed chainline). He broke a spoke (which is another discussion) and since the spoke broke at the nipple we had to dismount the rear wheel to replace…
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Rear wheel won't move or keeps falling off

This question is in regards to my X-treme trailmaker bike. I removed the rear wheel in order to replace the inner tube. However, I cannot seem to reinstall it properly. When I tighten the two nuts on each side of the rear wheel (pictures at…
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Rear wheel keeps moving forward in frame no matter how hard I tighten the bolts. Any solutions?

This is occurring on my Avanti Discovery 8, which is a hybrid bike with an in-hub 8 speed. Problem is I seem to be applying so much torque it's pulling the rear wheel forward in the frame, loosening the chain. I've tightened the rear nuts as hard as…
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how do you remove rear wheel on scott genius 920?

It does not have quick release. You obviously unwind a lever on one side which unscrews the gear side from frame ... but once this is done there is no obvious way to me how to progress. All Scotts manuals ignore the issue making me think it is…
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Squeaky rear wheel when rotating

I had my bike on a stand yesterday and decided to check the rear wheel for any issues. I then noticed this squeaking noise coming from the rear hub. It happens regardless of whether I am pedalling or not, and the intensity varies with speed. A video…
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Why doesn't my wheel spin?

————————— PROBLEM ————————— I just replaced my flat inner tube. All went good as normal. But when I put the wheel back to its place, it doesn't spin at all: [spin locked] So the brake side of the wheel doesn't go to its original spot (you can see…
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Rear wheel rubbing frame

I notice when I tighten my quick release it centres but when I tighten the boot side it starts to get out of centre. Could it be my quick release?? I have a 2017 giant atx 2
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Roadmaster Chromium Edition rear wheel falls off

I've not really maintained a bike since I was young (loooong time ago) and just got one second hand but the rear wheel slips off on hard uphill rides? Im sure its something simple so sorry if its a stupid question but the bolts are as tight as I can…
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wheel does not turn when pedaling on mongoose motivator

on a Mongoose Motivator, when I spin the pedals the wheel does not engage. I removed the chain and lubricated it but it still does not work.
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Rear tire loose

My rear tire is ever so slightly loose - two millimeters at most, but noticeable. I experience this when I apply pressure at the top of the tire, like so: From the other side, there's no looseness at all. It's a 6-7 year old bicycle that has never…
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Rear wheel moving from side to side

Rear wheel is moving from side to side anyone have any ideas what might be the problem thanks
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What the difference between k050 and k124

I have an old kids bike. It has been in our family for at least 30+ years. However it was left in the rain by the our resisdent bike killer. Its a bloody mess so unless am told otherwise i think its best to buy a new rear wheel But am unsure the…
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Can I use my standard quick-release rear hub with a frame with 142x12mm rear end?

I'm wanting to buy a Commencal VIP JR frame which has the 142mm x 12mm rear end. I'd like to keep my same wheelset however. My current rear hub is just the standard quick-release (which I assume is 135mm correct?). Is this possible? Perhaps with an…
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