Author Topic: freewheel problem (Read 543 times)

scott30 · « **on:** April 25, 2008, 11:36 PM »

hi all getting a gt performer of a mate over the week end but he said the freewheel is knackered it spins both ways was hopeing someone can lmk what i need to do to sort this out is it just a case of fitting a new freewheel any info would be great thanks cheers scott

othomas2 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2008, 12:47 AM »

If you're going to be doing more with ya bikes then buy a freewheel removal tool which can be bought from most bike shops and online places... otherwise Halfords will be able to do it free of charge, which they have done with me and many others I know... fingers crossed they'd do the same for you... and then simply put a new freewheel back on. it screws on and tightens as you pedal... job done !! In my experience I've found suntour freewheels the best.

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stfc · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2008, 11:22 AM »

thats all very well if the lugs etc on the wheel are still intact, my tuff wheel i have just dyed had been beaten to death by some 10yr old hoping to get the thing off and there was nothing to fit a tool too, i ended up removing the centre collar with a punch and grinding the freewheel centre in 3 places and then opening the grinds with a chisel until it came off , go steady though if you need to do it this way...

perry · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2008, 11:43 AM »

the really crap ones are a bugger as a lot dont have any depth to the slots for the tool

i shatter the toothed outer ring in a vice ( tighten using the edge of the vice ) its hardened so gives up easily , then once the balls have rolled all over the floor your left with the inner that is easily tightened in the vice and screwed off