bobbyw
07-16-03, 10:46 PM
Is there any other method of braking apart a rear cog cluster than using two chain whips in the opposite direction?
....this 78 schwinn is killing me
....this 78 schwinn is killing me
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - chainwhip dominatrix
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : chainwhip dominatrix
roadfix
07-16-03, 11:00 PM
Heat......as in plumbers' torch, assuming the cluster is off the hub...
don d.
07-16-03, 11:13 PM
Try putting some long pipes on each whip or one whip to increase your leverage.
PS: If there are spacers in the freewheel, save them. They come in real handy for spacing the rear cog for chain alignment.
PS: If there are spacers in the freewheel, save them. They come in real handy for spacing the rear cog for chain alignment.
pitboss
07-17-03, 05:11 AM
Get a small metal pan. Put 1/2 bottle of inexpensive whiskey in the pan - set aside, but you will need this later so keep it handy. Get two sections of pipe and attach them to the whips with Duct tape (as per don d's post) and lay them next to the pan. Set the bike up for fixing (ie-place in stand). Drink whiskey from pan FAST. Become instantly stronger and at the same, the world's best bike mechanic. Problem solved.
bobbyw
07-17-03, 11:53 AM
so I may as well not worry about breaking up the cluster and put a new cog on when I put on new wheels
don d.
07-17-03, 11:57 AM
Why are you trying to break up the cluster? Is the freewheel already removed? You're not going to be able to break up the cluster if it's off the bike unless you have a freewheel vise. Did someone tell you you could use a cog off the cluster as your fix cog? What are you trying to do?
OneTinSloth
07-17-03, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by 165-48:17
Get a small metal pan. Put 1/2 bottle of inexpensive whiskey in the pan - set aside, but you will need this later so keep it handy. Get two sections of pipe and attach them to the whips with Duct tape (as per don d's post) and lay them next to the pan. Set the bike up for fixing (ie-place in stand). Drink whiskey from pan FAST. Become instantly stronger and at the same, the world's best bike mechanic. Problem solved.
your ideas intrigue me, and i wish to subscribe to your newsletter...
Get a small metal pan. Put 1/2 bottle of inexpensive whiskey in the pan - set aside, but you will need this later so keep it handy. Get two sections of pipe and attach them to the whips with Duct tape (as per don d's post) and lay them next to the pan. Set the bike up for fixing (ie-place in stand). Drink whiskey from pan FAST. Become instantly stronger and at the same, the world's best bike mechanic. Problem solved.
your ideas intrigue me, and i wish to subscribe to your newsletter...
pitboss
07-17-03, 03:07 PM
it is all in the beverage...
As our American Icon, Homer J Simpson once said, "To alcohol! The cause of... and solution to all of life's problems!" Also applicable: "Trying is the first step towards failure." Heh heh heh...
As our American Icon, Homer J Simpson once said, "To alcohol! The cause of... and solution to all of life's problems!" Also applicable: "Trying is the first step towards failure." Heh heh heh...
bobbyw
07-17-03, 04:00 PM
it is a freewheel hub, there is no cassette, so I was going to break the cluster apart and use one of the existing cogs for the fix