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Old 12-05-20, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Reynolds
Some freewhels are so tight that a 10" wrench isn't enough. Please excuse me if you knew that already.
That Megarange sprocket+small front ring+steep uphill+heavy rider can put a LOT of torque on the freewheel.
I'd try holding the tool in a vise and using the wheel as a lever.
Yesh. I've had to put the wrench attached to the wheel in a Workmate and brace against that and spin the wheel with all my might.
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