Can not open the rear quick release no matter how strong I try. Should I take it to a store? This is a brand new Triban RC 120 ordered online from Decathlon
by spykeh
Can not open the rear quick release no matter how strong I try. Should I take it to a store? This is a brand new Triban RC 120 ordered online from Decathlon
by spykeh
8 Comments
Use a lever.
I guess I will ask the dumb question…. Are you trying to turn the lever? Or pulling it open?
Throw the closed end of a wrench over it, with the wrench going back over the axle to give more leverage
Screw driver wedged into the hole at the tip of the lever or pressed up against a part of the frame with a rag to stop scratches. Back it off a turn or two next time you reinstall. I had the same issue with mine.
Find blue collar dad and he will open it with one finger.
I’ve used a tire lever to pry one open before. Plastic is easy on the paint too.
Put a small pipe on it aka cheater bar and try
Specs say the bike has an alloy seat post, do you have an Allen key so you can get that out of the frame?
If so pull it out and put the bottom end over the QR lever, should give you more than enough leverage.
Obviously a similar tube that isn’t your seatpost is even better, and a ring 15mm+ will also do the trick