Do I need

[gb155]

A special too to remove/ refit a SS free wheel ?

Doesn't look like my cassette tool will do a job

Also does anyone know of a good YouTube video to help me with the process ?

Many thanks

 

[gaz]

Have you taken the lockring off?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Depends which type Gaz. Mine needs one of THESE Found this vid.......

[media][/media]

[EDIT] Grrr! Still can't insert freakin' videos, try this LINKY

 

[gb155]

Hum

Ives taken the axel ( is that right) out

Now I've got this - what do I need please

 

[smokeysmoo]

Hum

Ives taken the axel ( is that right) out

Now I've got this - what do I need please

I've not seen one like that before Gaz, a quick check on Google and I think you may need one of THESE ?


It's a 'Shimano TL-FW40 Single Speed Freewheel Remover 2-Prong'

Hope that helps

 

[smokeysmoo]

Sorry Gaz, just noticed it's not available on that link. It's clearly a pretty old hub you've got there, although I see it's DA

I might be quite hard to get hold of, but give Geoff Smiths in Bolton a call, 01204 653509. He's been in business since Jesus first learned to ride a bike.

If he's got one but you can't get over for it let me know as I only work 5 mins down the road from his shop

 

[gb155]

Sorry Gaz, just noticed it's not available on that link. It's clearly a pretty old hub you've got there, although I see it's DA

I might be quite hard to get hold of, but give Geoff Smiths in Bolton a call, 01204 653509. He's been in business since Jesus first learned to ride a bike.

If he's got one but you can't get over for it let me know as I only work 5 mins down the road from his shop

Thanks dude, i'll ask for a tool to remove a free wheel from a DA hub thats "Older Than him" Yeah ?

 

[tyred]

All you need is a hammer and punch.

 

[accountantpete]

All you need is a hammer and punch.

Yup - the two central slots are the lock ring for the bearings which you don't need to touch.

Outside you can see two round holes - the punch goes in one of these and then give it a hack with a hammer. The direction is clearly signposted.

 

[gb155]

All you need is a hammer and punch.

I have a hammer but whats a punch ?

Also I assume I'm gonna need an old ass freewheel to fit ?

 

[tyred]

A punch is something like this. Or use a blunt chisel or an old flat screwdriver that you don't care about. Put the end into the notch and drive it in a clockwise direction.

Unless you have a very old French hub, any standard freewheel should fit.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Thanks dude, i'll ask for a tool to remove a free wheel from a DA hub thats "Older Than him" Yeah ?

You're very welcome to borrow mine Gaz if you're really stuck

 

[gb155]

You're very welcome to borrow mine Gaz if you're really stuck

Thanks dude but I'm gonna jump on eBay later - have you got any links you could recommend ???

 

[fossyant]

Best getting the right tool - they can be a bugger to get off. I've only got a suntour splined freewheel tool (for 6-7 speeds) and not one that will do the singlespeed one. Look for BMX freewheel removers.

PS expect some hard work. Last time I removed a freewheel, it took me attaching a spanner to a garden hoe so I effectively had a 6 foot spanner. Came off eventually - I thought I'd slipped as I flew backwards down the driveway. Threw wheel into garage, and stormed off. Next day, picked up wheel to take to LBS...... yes it was loose now . PS the hoe still fits the spanner - this was 15 years ago ! - Used the combination last year to remove my son's freewheel

 

[gb155]

Best getting the right tool - they can be a bugger to get off. I've only got a suntour splined freewheel tool (for 6-7 speeds) and not one that will do the singlespeed one. Look for BMX freewheel removers.

PS expect some hard work. Last time I removed a freewheel, it took me attaching a spanner to a garden hoe so I effectively had a 6 foot spanner. Came off eventually - I thought I'd slipped as I flew backwards down the driveway. Threw wheel into garage, and stormed off. Next day, picked up wheel to take to LBS...... yes it was loose now . PS the hoe still fits the spanner - this was 15 years ago ! - Used the combination last year to remove my son's freewheel

Lol this - plus me = a trip to a&e