Mounting & balancing tires yourself: Difference between revisions

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 ====Removing the wheel====
+[[Removing/replacing the rear wheel|Follow these instructions]]
-*[[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing|Support the bike]]. Do one wheel at a time for better bike stability.
+At this point, if you bought the tire from the bike shop you can take it there to change; they'll probably charge you 20-30 bucks to replace it. Ask how much first.
-*Remove the brake. Disconnect the 2 bolts that hold the unit over the rotor. Leave the brake line connected. Get a piece of rope, wire, or string and tie the brake unit to something solid on the bike. DO NOT just let the brake hang from the brake line.
-*Remove the axle nut cotter pin. Remove the axle nut.
-*Slide the wheel/axle slightly forward; lift the chain off the sprocket and place to the side.
-*While supporting the wheel, remove the axle. Simply slide the wheel rearward to remove.
-At this point, if you bought the tire from the bike shop you can take it there to change; they'll probably charge you 20-30 bucks to replace it.
 ====Castle nut loosening technique====