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Freewheel won't come off

post #1 of 2
2/5/12 at 10:38am
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Hello,

 

I'm trying to get a freewheel off a mountain bike with no success. I've removed the main nut - had to use a vise since it was really stuck - and I expected the freewheel to just slide off. It doesn't and appears firmly attached to the wheel. Anyone have an idea of what I'm missing? Thanks

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post #2 of 2
2/5/12 at 7:30pm
FYI. Freewheels unscrew -- you need the appropriate Freewheel tool + a large crescent wrench or 'regular' size pipe wrench, or equivalent. Cassettes slide off after you unthread-and-remove the lockring -- the lockring is removed with the appropriate lockring tool & a small-to-medium crescent wrench, or equivalent. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html & http://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
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