Stupid question about releasing rear wheel

[Darthy]

Hi,

I've got a cube reaction hybrid SL 500 2018 emtb and I can't figure out how to release the rear wheel....

There isn't a quick release on it as far as I can tell, it looks like this....



And I have absolutely no idea how to release it, I've tried to turn it the opposite way from the "close" label on it but it's not budging.

Any ideas please

 

[GLJoe]

Hi,

I've got a cube reaction hybrid SL 500 2018 emtb and I can't figure out how to release the rear wheel....

Through Axle ?

 

[Darthy]

Through Axle ?

Yes

 

[LeighPing]

Have you tried pulling that lever outwards, in the direction of the arrow, to the centre point?

 

[Woosh]

 

[Gubbins]

It looks like mine which just unscrews anticlockwise. May be a bit tight tho

 

[Darthy]

It seems to be fixed, it doesn't seem to release like a lever in the way that the video shows. You can just about make out the close label that has an arrow that points towards the back of the bike suggesting that it should just unscrew by pushing the handle down the way

 

[Darthy]

It looks like mine which just unscrews anticlockwise. May be a bit tight tho

Omg thanks, it's absolutely solid, no idea how to release it without hitting it with a hammer or something

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Hit it with a mallet or put a tube over it to get more leverage. Also, a large shifting spanner will do it.

 

[Ballynoes]

It just sounds like some "gorilla" in a bike shop has tightened it beyond where it should be. Once you get it loose DONT tighten it up as much again. It should be relatively easy to remove as in the video..

 

[Darthy]

Thanks all, I'll try to release it when I get home!

 

[soundwave]

if you want rid of that qr lever wart you can get these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MT-ZOOM-Ultralight-MAXLE-style-REAR-THRU-AXLE-12mm-x-142mm-BLACK-39g-T8/401130979574?hash=item5d654500f6:g:p6AAAOSwQupXUVRF

 

[BazP]

if you want rid of that qr lever wart you can get these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MT-ZOOM-Ultralight-MAXLE-style-REAR-THRU-AXLE-12mm-x-142mm-BLACK-39g-T8/401130979574?hash=item5d654500f6:g:p6AAAOSwQupXUVRF
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But then it wouldn't be quick release.

 

[soundwave]

But then it wouldn't be quick release.

 

[Darthy]

But then it wouldn't be quick release.

Weirdly the front doesn't use a quick release though!

 

[Nev]

Weirdly the front doesn't use a quick release though!

Yes mine is the same, I am not sure why they have not used the same system for both wheels.

 

[soundwave]

there about the same price with or without a qr/lever but carbon ti ones are like £90
http://www.carbon-ti.com/products/axles-and-quick-releases/x-lock-12-mm-rear

they all look the same but there not so you have to make sure you get the right one for the frame you have as the thread will be different and diffrent lengths.

 

[Nev]

there about the same price with or without a qr/lever

Seems strange if they are roughly the same price why don't they put a qr/lever on the front one too, that would avoid having to take an allen key with you incase you have a puncture in the front tire.

 

[soundwave]

it just depends what fork you have some will be qr and some will need a tool to remove.

im tubeless so dont need qr and saves a few grams also

 

[argoose]

if you want rid of that qr lever wart you can get these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MT-ZOOM-Ultralight-MAXLE-style-REAR-THRU-AXLE-12mm-x-142mm-BLACK-39g-T8/401130979574?hash=item5d654500f6:g:p6AAAOSwQupXUVRF
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check length first some bikes are boost IIRC 150mm