In this tutorial, we will explain how to remove and reinstall your disc brake road bike wheels. This guide is applicable for road bikes, gravel bikes, and mountain bikes.
1. Loosen the chain on your bike to remove the rear wheel.
To begin, place your chain on the smallest chainring in the front and the smallest cog in the rear. If your rear derailleur is equipped with a clutch, set it to the “off” position.
![mettez la chaîne tout à droite mettez la chaîne tout à droite](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Capture-de%CC%81cran-2022-04-28-a%CC%80-16.44.03.jpg)
2. Remove the Thru-Axle from the Wheel
Unscrew your rear wheel axle by turning it counterclockwise. If your bike is equipped with a speed-release axle, you will need to pull it slightly to the left. Then completely remove the axle from the wheel.
![Capture d’écran 2022-04-28 à 16.45.50 retirez l'axe de la roue](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Capture-de%CC%81cran-2022-04-28-a%CC%80-16.45.50.jpg)
3. Pull Back the Derailleur and Remove the Rear Wheel
With your right hand, pull back the rear derailleur, then lower the rear wheel with your left hand to remove it.
![tuto démonter roue vélo disques tuto démonter roue vélo disques](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/tuto-de%CC%81monter-roue-ve%CC%81lo-disques.jpg)
4. Remove the Front Wheel
For the front wheel, unscrew the thru-axle by turning it counterclockwise to remove it. In the case of a speed-release axle, slide it slightly to the left.
You can hold your wheel and lower it to complete the operation.
![démontez la roue avant démontez la roue avant](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Capture-de%CC%81cran-2022-04-28-a%CC%80-16.47.18.jpg)
5. Reinstall the Rear Wheel
To reinstall the rear wheel, place the chain on either side of the smallest cog. Pull back the derailleur with one hand and align your disc with the brake caliper. Then lift the rear wheel into place until it is properly seated. Once the wheel is positioned, screw in your rear wheel axle without forcing it.
Don’t forget to set the clutch of your rear derailleur to the “On” position if it is equipped with one.
![remontez la roue arrière remontez la roue arrière](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Capture-de%CC%81cran-2022-04-28-a%CC%80-16.48.44.jpg)
6. Reinstall the Front Wheel
To reinstall the front wheel on your disc brake bike, perfectly align your disc with the caliper. Then lift the front wheel into place until it is properly seated. Screw in your wheel axle to secure the wheel, without forcing it.
![remontez la roue avant remontez la roue avant](https://cyclisthouse.origine-cycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Capture-de%CC%81cran-2022-04-28-a%CC%80-16.50.06.jpg)
Your disc brake wheels are now perfectly mounted.
All that’s left is to go ride and enjoy your bike.
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