Right tool for Freewheel Removal
06-09-12, 01:15 PM
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Right tool for Freewheel Removal
I'm going to swap out the freewheel on my track bike, but don't have the right tool. The freewheel is an Excess Freewheel and I'd like to know which Park Tool I need to get. I assume it will be either the FR-6 or the FR-8, do you know which I'd need, and if not one of these two, what the correct tool would be? Thanks.
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I can tell you with 100% certainty that it isn't the FR-8. If you read the details you'll see that it's for BMX hubs with 30mm freewheel threads.
The FR-6 is for standard ISO freewheel threads so it's the most likely bet, with 99% odds in your favor.
I hedge because there are always new freewheels out there, and some have non-standard (or uncommon) notches, so while the ID of the Park is certainly correct, the OD or width may not match. If buying from a bike shop, brin the wheel to be sure, if on-line, know that there's the very small chance that it won't work.
The FR-6 is for standard ISO freewheel threads so it's the most likely bet, with 99% odds in your favor.
I hedge because there are always new freewheels out there, and some have non-standard (or uncommon) notches, so while the ID of the Park is certainly correct, the OD or width may not match. If buying from a bike shop, brin the wheel to be sure, if on-line, know that there's the very small chance that it won't work.
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Sounds like the FR-6 is the ay to go. Thanks, FBinNY.
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Excess also make their own freewheel removal tool too:
https://www.bikeman.com/TL6750.html
https://www.bikeman.com/TL6750.html
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Excess also make their own freewheel removal tool too:
https://www.bikeman.com/TL6750.html
https://www.bikeman.com/TL6750.html
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