Removing a 5 Speed Rear Schwinn Sprocket? Which Tool?

[Danimal]

Hi guys,

I got 2 Schwinn Fastback wheels that need the 5 speed hub cluster removed. Anybody know where I can buy the correct tool for this? I know it is a socket that fits into the cluster, but I have no idea how to know which tool is correct or where to find that info. Anybody know for sure?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Crassly]

I think it is this one:

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail ... tem=FR%2D4

There are a bunch to choose from, but it takes an FR-4 if I remember right.

 

[Danimal]

Thanks Gordon!

 

[emanon]

Yup, that's the one...was just using it the other nite on my buildoff bike ('68 Stingray 5 speed gear cluster).

 

[BankerRAt]

why would you buy one unless you plan on doing a LOT of clusters dan? Your LBS should do it for nothing. It literally take 10 seconds to remove.

 

[KZ1000]

Hey Glenn, is that the same as the 3 or so in my bike tool box

 

[Unchained]

I had the same question and received a whole bunch of help in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15635

Hey Emanon,

Awesome signature! Nobody plays the early Pink Floyd music enough.

"I've got a bike, you can ride it if you like.
It's got a basket, a bell that rings
And things to make it look good.
I'd give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it. "
-Pink Floyd "Bike"

 

[BankerRAt]

Yes it is Rick. But I thought you had like 10 of them? :x

 

[ratina]

My local shops charge $3-$5 each time to remove, to buy the tool is only $10 at the same shop, I always buy them, they've all payed for themselves numerous times over.

 

[Danimal]

I bought one because it was less than $10 and I figured I would use it more over time. Plus, my LBS doesn't have much for "old bike" tools.