How easy is it to change a wheelset?

[Velo Dude]

I'm thinking about getting a lighter and more aero wheelset to replace my current Campy Eurus wheels.

I will have to change the bike to the new wheelset myself, and I am no bike mechanic to say the least.

What is involved in changing over to the new wheelset, and how easy would it be for a non-mechanic like myself to do?

 

[BroDeal]

Undo quick release, take old wheel out, put new wheel in, and tighten quick release.

If you need to switch the cassette then after taking the old wheel off:

1) Screw off the end of the quick release from the old wheel and take the quick release out of the axle.
2) Use a chainwhip to hold the cassette in place so that it cannot rotate.
3) Put a lockring removal tool into the lockring at the end of the cassette and use a big wrench to unscrew the lockring.
4) Slide the cassette off the freehub.
5) Put cassette on the freehub of the new wheel.
6) Use the lockring removal tool and a wrench to tighten the lockring on the new wheel.
7) Stick the quick release into the new wheel's axle and screw the end on.

A chainwhip and lockring removal tool will cost you less than $20.

 

[brianf7]

Keep your Eurus wheels for training you wont get much for them if you sell them always handy to have spare set.

 

[fatandfast]

you have to migrate the chain and the cassette together. Just buy new if they are more than @9 months old or swap the old stuff if it is in good shape. An old chain meshes w nothing!! They are a unit change them as 1 thing(chain-cassette)

 

[MR_Sarcastic]

Sure, everybody should have a spare wheelset.

If you use Shimano, buy a Ultegra or cheaper cassette.

Depending on how many miles you have on your chain and cassette, and how well you keep the chain lubed, you may want to think about replacing the chain.

Some people only get 2,000 to 3,000 miles out of a chain, but others can double or triple that life (without incurring undo chain elongation)

 

[redtreviso]

Stick with the Eurus until you have fixed a flat at least once on both wheels. then find another sport.

 

[blutto]

Stick with the Eurus until you have fixed a flat at least once on both wheels. then find another sport.

...ouch!...

Cheers

blutto

 

[Velo Dude]

Undo quick release, take old wheel out, put new wheel in, and tighten quick release.

Hahaha. Btw, what's the difference between a wheel and a tire?

If you need to switch the cassette then after taking the old wheel off:

1) Screw off the end of the quick release from the old wheel and take the quick release out of the axle.
2) Use a chainwhip to hold the cassette in place so that it cannot rotate.
3) Put a lockring removal tool into the lockring at the end of the cassette and use a big wrench to unscrew the lockring.
4) Slide the cassette off the freehub.
5) Put cassette on the freehub of the new wheel.
6) Use the lockring removal tool and a wrench to tighten the lockring on the new wheel.
7) Stick the quick release into the new wheel's axle and screw the end on.

A chainwhip and lockring removal tool will cost you less than $20.

Thanks, this is very helpful.

 

[Velo Dude]

Stick with the Eurus until you have fixed a flat at least once on both wheels. then find another sport.

I've already planned on it. Since it's impossible to get a tire over one of these rims, I just plan on giving up the sport once I flat.

 

[Velo Dude]

you have to migrate the chain and the cassette together. Just buy new if they are more than @9 months old or swap the old stuff if it is in good shape. An old chain meshes w nothing!! They are a unit change them as 1 thing(chain-cassette)

Will do. Thanks.