Here is an idea I tried based on tips and suggestions from other forum members. Have you ever struggled with keeping the rear caliper bracket in place while you hold the rear wheel up attempting to install the axle, and not lose any spacers? This time when removing the NC700X rear wheel, I drove the axle out part way with a 3/4 inch wooden dowel, stopping when it reached the end of the caliber bracket. I then pulled the axle out the rest of the way from the left side.
Upon reinstalling the rear wheel, all I had to do was hold the wheel in place and push the axle through, shoving the dowel back out in the process. No need to fumble with the caliper bracket! This was the easiest rear wheel install to date on an NC.
I also took the opportunity to replace the rear axle nut, what with it not having a cotter pin for a secondary capture device. I figure the self locking feature of the nut would wear after many cycles.
Upon reinstalling the rear wheel, all I had to do was hold the wheel in place and push the axle through, shoving the dowel back out in the process. No need to fumble with the caliper bracket! This was the easiest rear wheel install to date on an NC.
I also took the opportunity to replace the rear axle nut, what with it not having a cotter pin for a secondary capture device. I figure the self locking feature of the nut would wear after many cycles.