trying to remove cassette

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

quick question..

I have done this a couple of times before but seems it is one of those days...
I have my cassette removal tool on the wheel, quick release skewer tightly in place and am trying to remove my cassette... instead of coming undone, something (assuming freehub) is clicking at me. this is the direction that does not spin freely... I assume this is not a good thing? or am I having a bad monday morning and need more caffine?

thanks in advance....

 

[phil_hg_uk]

quick question..

I have done this a couple of times before but seems it is one of those days...
I have my cassette removal tool on the wheel, quick release skewer tightly in place and am trying to remove my cassette... instead of coming undone, something (assuming freehub) is clicking at me. this is the direction that does not spin freely... I assume this is not a good thing? or am I having a bad monday morning and need more caffine?

thanks in advance....

Are you using a chain whip to stop the cassette from turning.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Are you using a chain whip to stop the cassette from turning.

OK - more caffine is the answer... I shall put the kettle on and try again - thank you

 

[phil_hg_uk]

OK - more caffine is the answer... I shall put the kettle on and try again - thank you

Judging by your avatar I would have thought whips would have been your subject

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

thank you.

casstte is now off and kettle on...

Ps - they are, but sometimes fatigue gets in the way of thinking clearly!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

thank you.

casstte is now off and kettle on...

Ps - they are, but sometimes fatigue gets in the way of thinking clearly!

 

[Cubist]

thank you.

casstte is now off and kettle on...

Ps - they are, but sometimes fatigue gets in the way of thinking clearly!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

thanks mate!

 

[Cubist]

I'm only laughing because my lockring tool didn't fit the cassette on St's new wheel! There's me thinking I'm all equipped.......

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I'm only laughing because my lockring tool didn't fit the cassette on St's new wheel! There's me thinking I'm all equipped.......

I had the same issue the first time I tried to remove a rear cassette, then I bought a lock ring removal tool that fit better and was amazed at how easy removing the cassette was using the new tool.