ask Dr. LJ - bicycle repairs

[dchenes]

I bought an indoor training stand for my bicycle. To put the bicycle in it, I have to replace the skewer in the rear wheel. This scares me, because I'm afraid I'm going to end up with the chain coming off and I haven't a clue how to fix that. So, three questions:

1. What sort of tool should I use to loosen up the plastic end of the original skewer without destroying it? (It's REALLY tight.)
2. Is it possible for the chain to fall off if the bike tips while I'm messing around with the skewer?
3. If the chain does fall off, can I fix it myself?

Help!

Comments

[fontosaurus.livejournal.com]

Criminal Mass? Eh. Done one here and one in Philly, and think it's kinda lame. :-)

Naw. We've got a velodrome here in the TC (you should go do some photography sometime), and I'll have plenty of opportunities to race here until the trials for '12.