Newbie needs help breaking down rear hub.....

[julesjunk]

Picked this Free Spirit 10 spd frame out of the trash. Want to build a simple single speed. Currently dismantling it. Need help with rear hub breakdown. Have plenty of Auto related tools. Do I need a special tool to remove this sprocket? Can I easily make the tool? Just trying educate myself on R & R-ing this and other bikes.
Thanks!
Jules

 

[fast eddie]

ya, ya need a special tool. se all all those straight grooves inside there? theres a tool that fits in there, i usually put the tool inside the vice, then put the wheel on it, then turn the wheel. those things are threaded normal.
fast eddie

 

[CCR]

i think youd need a fr-1 from park tools (there may be other brands that make the same tool), should fit all shimano cassettes with the same number of splines, but i have ran across a couple it wouldnt fit :x

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail ... tem=FR%2D1

if you get that off, youll need to add a single sprocket freewheel and redish the wheel so its center, when the wheels have multi speed gear clusters on the rear the wheels are offset to make up for the weird spacing in the dropouts.

 

[julesjunk]

ya, ya need a special tool. se all all those straight grooves inside there? theres a tool that fits in there, i usually put the tool inside the vice, then put the wheel on it, then turn the wheel. those things are threaded normal.
fast eddie

I figured I did. Looks alot like car axle splines. Will attempt to "ruin" the splines by cutting a piece of flat stock to catch two of the grooves. Knowing the threads are Right handed is a huge help. Thanks!
Jules

 

[julesjunk]

i think youd need a fr-1 from park tools (there may be other brands that make the same tool), should fit all shimano cassettes with the same number of splines, but i have ran across a couple it wouldnt fit :x

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail ... tem=FR%2D1

if you get that off, youll need to add a single sprocket freewheel and redish the wheel so its center, when the wheels have multi speed gear clusters on the rear the wheels are offset to make up for the weird spacing in the dropouts.

Thanks CCR.
Will unsuccessfully remove without special tool, get frustrated, quit for a day or two, go buy tool, and easily remove........
I see that the wheel is asymetrically laced, just by looking down the vertical plane. This is a cheap build, so I may attempt spacing the original wheel. I'm sure it will be a learning lesson.

Regards,
Jules

 

[Bendix]

i think youd need a fr-1 from park tools (there may be other brands that make the same tool), should fit all shimano cassettes with the same number of splines, but i have ran across a couple it wouldnt fit

fits shimano 'freewheels'. calling your lbs for a 'cassette' tool will lead you down the path of miscommunication, frustration, confusion, and despair....

 

[roadmaster]

now you can go get ya a single speed freewheel, but be careful cuz they make a few different thread on sizes, and spin it on. this is what i did to the 99 huffy cruiser i just got done building and i didn't have to redish the rear wheel. its recommended but you can get around it. remember, when in any one particular gear of a multi speed freewheel, it technically in a single speed, and chainline can be corrected somewhat with spacers at either end of the axle needing them. then put on a chain that fits the set up and your there.

 

[julesjunk]

now you can go get ya a single speed freewheel, but be careful cuz they make a few different thread on sizes, and spin it on. this is what i did to the 99 huffy cruiser i just got done building and i didn't have to redish the rear wheel. its recommended but you can get around it. remember, when in any one particular gear of a multi speed freewheel, it technically in a single speed, and chainline can be corrected somewhat with spacers at either end of the axle needing them. then put on a chain that fits the set up and your there.

Just returned from the garage, and as anticipated, the hub is beyond "Jerri-rigging" to loosen. Will contact neighbor to see if he owns proper tool and/or go purchase it from local bike shop.

 

[julesjunk]

i think youd need a fr-1 from park tools (there may be other brands that make the same tool), should fit all shimano cassettes with the same number of splines, but i have ran across a couple it wouldnt fit

fits shimano 'freewheels'. calling your lbs for a 'cassette' tool will lead you down the path of miscommunication, frustration, confusion, and despair....

Point taken......

 

[deorman]

you can get around it. remember, when in any one particular gear of a multi speed freewheel, it technically in a single speed, and chainline can be corrected somewhat with spacers at either end of the axle needing them. .

This and getting the correct tool is all you need.

 

[bits n pieces]

I use a hammer, a punch and a pipe wrench.I knock the ring with the 2 dots off with the punch and hammer. It unscrews . Take off the gear, let the bearings fall. Grab whats left with a pipe wrench and twist off. It takes me about 5 minutes or so to do.I dont want to buy a tool i will hardly use si i use what i have.

 

[deorman]

I use a hammer, a punch and a pipe wrench.I knock the ring with the 2 dots off with the punch and hammer. It unscrews . Take off the gear, let the bearings fall. Grab whats left with a pipe wrench and twist off. It takes me about 5 minutes or so to do.I dont want to buy a tool i will hardly use si i use what i have.

Eeagzaktley! :idea:

 

[Danimal]

I just bought a tool on eBay (not for that freewheel, but same thing) for $8.77 BIN/shipped. Just get one...they work great.

 

[Bicyclerick]

I sell the tool for $10 or I will pull it off for you for $2

 

[julesjunk]

My neighbor was able to produce the proper tool. His is a PARK BBT-5. I wonder it that's an old part number??

Anyway, I have it apart. And now that I do, I think I'll put it right back together with the multi-sprocket to experiment with gear ratios.

THANKS to all for your input.

Regards,
Jules