Anyone have any ideas how to remove this freewheel?
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Anyone have any ideas how to remove this freewheel?
I got this 5 speed wheels from a friend for free. I'm just curious if there's any way for you guys to identify what kind of freewheel is this and how to remove this. It got 20 splines and I have no tools for that. It's attached on a SR hub. My initial speculation is this is a 120 or 126 threaded hub given it's a 5 speed and it's quite old.
Here's the picture
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Park Tool remover with 20 splines: https://www.parktool.com/product/fre...26%20Freewheel
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You need to clean all the crud out from the recessed circular part so that you can read the brand name and model. My guess is that it is either a Suntour Perfect (which may be labelled either "Suntour" or "Maeda") or a Shimano of some kind. Once you figure that out you will know which splined freewheel remover will fit. You will then need a vise of large crescent wrench to turn the remover with. Or, you can just go to the LBS or bike coop and I'm sure they will remove it for a nominal fee.
Actually @noobinsf is correct. See here: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...freewheel-type
Actually @noobinsf is correct. See here: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...freewheel-type
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You need to clean all the crud out from the recessed circular part so that you can read the brand name and model. My guess is that it is either a Suntour Perfect (which may be labelled either "Suntour" or "Maeda") or a Shimano of some kind. Once you figure that out you will know which splined freewheel remover will fit. You will then need a vise of large crescent wrench to turn the remover with. Or, you can just go to the LBS or bike coop and I'm sure they will remove it for a nominal fee.
My friend and I tried to go to a local shop but they don't have the tools either. We were planning to convert this one to single speed. I got this one for free so I would like to remove it with no cost but I guess it's impossible given that the tool the other person mentioned above is something I don't have.
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If you're happy destroying it, and don't want to buy any special tools, do this:
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Yes, many of the "Schwinn Approved" freewheels were made in France by Atom. The Park FR-4 tool looks better than the original Atom tool in that you don't need to remove the spacer on the axle. This was SOP back when I was working on Schwinns in the early '80's.
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My friend and I tried to go to a local shop but they don't have the tools either. We were planning to convert this one to single speed. I got this one for free so I would like to remove it with no cost but I guess it's impossible given that the tool the other person mentioned above is something I don't have.
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It's quite a lot of work converting because you probably should re-space the axle and re-dish the wheel to get a straight chainline
It's not quite as nice imo but a cassette wheel is much easier to convert because you can keep the dish and axle spacing the same and move the cog around with spacers to get your chainline.
It's not quite as nice imo but a cassette wheel is much easier to convert because you can keep the dish and axle spacing the same and move the cog around with spacers to get your chainline.
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Personally, and this is no surprise to anyone here on C&V, I hate to see a freewheel destroyed as Soody suggests. Since you are located in New Zealand, silferion , maybe we can connect you with a fellow C&Ver who has the appropriate removal tool. Also, your axle will need to be removed because the tool will not fit.
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Personally, and this is no surprise to anyone here on C&V, I hate to see a freewheel destroyed as Soody suggests.
Since you are located in New Zealand, silferion , maybe we can connect you with a fellow C&Ver who has the appropriate removal tool. Also, your axle will need to be removed because the tool will not fit.
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I have nothing against converting an old ten speed to a single speed if one gear is all you need. One big advantage for doing so is the bike will lose a pound or so in weight.
Go for it but get the right tools and do it with style, isn't that what single speed is all about?
Go for it but get the right tools and do it with style, isn't that what single speed is all about?
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Park Tool remover with 20 splines: https://www.parktool.com/product/fre...26%20Freewheel
Phil tool for Atom / Regina freewheels or remove the axle lock nut and some spacers and an old Atom remover with the axle sized bore. Service hub after freewheel removal.
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Did an Atom freewheel off a Campy hub yesterday. with the Park tool.
The drive side axle lock nut was too big to fit the tool in, but remove it and the axle spacers on that side slide out, leaving plenty of space for the tool.
What I used to do before I got the tool was pull out the 110v wire welder and put a spot on the outside where the face and gears move past each other, then use a chain whip or just grab the gear teeth in a vise and spin.
I got the tool to save Regina freewheels
Seems like the Maillard freewheel spines are a much larger diameter.
The drive side axle lock nut was too big to fit the tool in, but remove it and the axle spacers on that side slide out, leaving plenty of space for the tool.
What I used to do before I got the tool was pull out the 110v wire welder and put a spot on the outside where the face and gears move past each other, then use a chain whip or just grab the gear teeth in a vise and spin.
I got the tool to save Regina freewheels
Seems like the Maillard freewheel spines are a much larger diameter.
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I have the older version of THESE for THOSE -
But you do have to remove the locknut and spacer to use it.
As it turns out, I have a lot of vintage bicycle tools.
But you do have to remove the locknut and spacer to use it.
As it turns out, I have a lot of vintage bicycle tools.
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I have several freewheel removers, collected over the years. The splined ones are great. The four tab ones are sort of OK but the two tab ones are not to my liking...
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