octanepwr
14th July 2009, 12:08
While i dont consider myself a complete mechanical novice im having problems just trying to get my front wheel off haha.
I have a 12mm allen key which fits the axle/nut, however if i loosen the pinch bolt on the nut side (which i have been told is the stand side of the bike - if someone could confirm this would be great) and keep the other pinch bolt as tight as i can get it the entire axle still turns. To me it seems like the last owner did it up really tight or something and that im going to need a 12mm allen key in each side to get the nut to loosen, either that or i have been told the nut is on the wrong side.
If anyone could advise me on this that would be great!
Thanks
I have a 12mm allen key which fits the axle/nut, however if i loosen the pinch bolt on the nut side (which i have been told is the stand side of the bike - if someone could confirm this would be great) and keep the other pinch bolt as tight as i can get it the entire axle still turns. To me it seems like the last owner did it up really tight or something and that im going to need a 12mm allen key in each side to get the nut to loosen, either that or i have been told the nut is on the wrong side.
If anyone could advise me on this that would be great!
Thanks