What you want to do is turn your wheel into a quick-release wheel. In order to do this, you need to remove that solid, bolt-on axle and the parts on it, and replace them with a quick-release compatible axle and parts (called a quick-release axle set).
How do you install a quick release rear bike wheel?
Can I change bike axle to quick release?
The axles need to be hollow QR axles; if they’re solid you obviously can’t put the skewer through it.
You can replace the axles as well, but that starts raising the complexity level
. Otherwise, skewers are basically standard. You’ll need to get them in the correct lengths for front and rear.
How do I change my wheels to quick release?
Are quick release wheels safe?
You need to understand and use your wheel quick releases properly, because
incorrect use is dangerous since they hold the wheels in place
. The most common mistake is simply turning the lever like a nut until the wheel seems tight. Used this way, the lever and wheel can loosen as you ride leading to catastrophe.
How do you put a back wheel on?
How do you put a quick release on a bike?
What is the difference between quick release and thru axle?
How do you install a quick release skewer rear wheel drive?
How do I stop quick release wheels being stolen?
A great way to ensure that your wheels are safe from theft is to
employ a set of security skewers
. These will replace your existing quick release or bolt on skewers.
Where do I point quick release?
In terms of the front skewer, this is less safety focused and more about fashion – the skewer should be positioned so that the lever sits on the non-driveside to match the rear, and should be
just behind the forks
.
How do you center the rear wheel on a bike?
How do you put a rear wheel back on a mountain bike?
Can I use quick release wheels on thru axle?
Can QR hub convert to thru axle?
If it’s a front hub and your fork uses a QR,
you can buy a new thru-axle hub and an adapter that lets you use a thru-axle hub in a QR fork
. About $15 for the adapter. This will give a fractionally better bit of firmness, but primarily, if you change your fork down the road, you can get one with thru-axle.
