I have recently bought this Giant TCR Advanced from some years back second hand. I wanted to replace my inner tube on my rear wheel but I can’t seem to get it off. I removed the quick release and when pulling back on the derailleur, one side comes off fine but the other is stuck in the dropout, see pictures. Could any one help me?
by Odd_Strength_9662
3 Comments
Just place a lever in the space and pop it out. Then when reinstalling it you’ll probably need to tap it (carefully) with a rubber mallet or equivalent. Likely the aluminium has just deformed a little so it’s gripping the wheel.
I’d put a flathead under the axle (protect your wheel with a tube or something softer) and tap the screw driver with a mallet until it comes out.
My mantra “when in doubt, use percussive maintenance”
Frame may have been dropped at some point, closing up the dropout a tiny bit. Careful filing may help, not sure about prying it out slightly unless it’s steel.