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Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement

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Have you lost or broken a wheel spoke? This guide will show you how to replace it.

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  1. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Hex Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the 4mm Allen wrench, partially unscrew the 4 (22mm) hex screws on the front of the axle casing to allow the axle to slide freely.

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  2. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Axle Screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Axle Screw: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the 8mm Allen wrench, loosen the axle screw until 1/2 of the axle screw is visible.

    • Push the axle screw to reveal the axle rod on the other side.

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    • Using the Allen wrench, finish unscrewing the axle screw and pull it out.

    • Hold the wheel when pulling out the axle rod so that the bike does not fall.

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  4. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Front Wheel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the wheel from the fork.

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  5. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Valve: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Valve: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Valve: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Twist and pull off the cap covering the tire valve

    • Twist off the spacer that holds the valve in place.

    • Push valve in toward wheel to release air pressure.

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  7. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Rim: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Rim: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Rim: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert one tire lever between the tire and the rim.

    • Push down on the tire lever until the edge of the tire is higher than the edge of the rim.

    • Insert a second tire lever next to the first.

    • Slowly slide one tire lever around the rim until the tire is released from the rim.

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  8. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire Tube: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using your hand, pull the tube completely out of the tire.

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  9. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Brake Rotor: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use an 8mm Allen wrench to unscrew the 6 (4x10mm) screws on the brake rotor.

    • Pull brake rotors off both sides of the wheel.

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  10. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Tire: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the tire from the rim.

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  11. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Rim Tape: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a tire lever, push the rim tape aside to reveal the spoke nipple.

    • Using your fingers, pull off the old spoke nipple.

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  12. Giant Reign 2 Wheel Spoke Replacement, Wheel Spoke: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Push out the old spoke from the hub.

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    • Insert a new 250mm spoke into the hub.

    • Align the spoke with the spoke nipple in the rim.

    • Try to keep the spoke as straight as possible when threading it around the other spokes. Slight bends will be taken out when it is tightened.

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    • Using an SW-1 spoke wrench, tighten the spoke.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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