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Thomas1 05-23-20 07:01 AM

Freewheel remover advice
 
I'd like to service the rear hub on my MTB; that's going to be first time ever, and I need to buy relevant tools. I've seen some videos online regarding freewheel removal tools (
, for instance) but can't quite identify the type of remover I need for my freewheel. Could someone please let me know (provide a link) what specific freewheel remover I need? Here are some pictures of my freewheel:


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c5288fe4f5.jpg



https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c6530a25cc.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6fcc5c387c.jpg





AlmostTrick 05-23-20 07:11 AM

Even though I have several tools, I can never tell which one to use just by looking. Maybe others here can. I suggest you bring the wheel to a shop and buy the correct tool from them. They may even remove it for you if you do.

Andrew R Stewart 05-23-20 07:33 AM

Current (and the China made Shimano freewheel is a modern one) Shimano freewheels use the Park FR-1.3 (or it's variants). Andy

Thomas1 05-24-20 03:17 AM

Thanks.

JohnDThompson 05-24-20 06:21 AM

Either the Park tool Andrew suggests or the Shimano TL-FW30.

zacster 05-24-20 10:11 AM

Just looking at the pic I started wondering if these come in a 3/8” ratchet drive in addition to the open wrench kind? My BB cup tool is 3/8” drive. Very convenient when using a torque wrench.

Drew Eckhardt 05-25-20 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by zacster (Post 21494348)
Just looking at the pic I started wondering if these come in a 3/8” ratchet drive in addition to the open wrench kind? My BB cup tool is 3/8” drive. Very convenient when using a torque wrench.

ICEToolz sells 1/2" square drive freewheel/cassette tools.


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