I am disassembling this bicycle so I can clean it and get new parts if necessary. I am having a tough time getting the axle out of the center of the wheel. Every time I try to loosen one end it just spins so I can not loosen it. So I clamp onto both ends with pliers and try to loosen the end caps that way but nothing works. What am I doing wrong? There is some rust on the end caps nuts that are holding it in place, is that the problem? Someone please help, I read that the bearings and other components are inside that could need maintenance.
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Basically the same things as a car. #1 would be running over something that cuts or punctures the tire.Less likely would be having a low speed rated tire on a bike and exceeding that speed til the tire overheated and failed.Also running a tire way under inflated and causing it to overheat.
Good that you want to check and lube the bearings in the axle. Not so good that you're using pliers. You'll just mess up the corners of the axle nuts. Get the right tool(s). Not sure if the axle nuts will be metric or standard. You would do well to get a set of wrenches. Box wrenches are good because they don't slip much and will last you forever. OSH or Sears has Craftsman tools, good quality that lasts. If you can afford Snap-On, those are even better, but I doubt you'll break even a modestly-priced set of wrenches on a bicycle. You'll need a few more things- basic screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Once you have tools, you'll also be glad to have something about knee-high that you can put the bicycle on so you don't have to bend over to work on it. Don't forget some small helps- tuna cans for small parts, for example. If the parts are rusted, some penetrating oil in a spray can would help loosen the parts. Sure, bicycles aren't as complicated as cars, but if you learn to fix your own, you'll be 90% of the way there in being able to fix anything. . Good luck!!
