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Old 08-11-11 | 05:36 PM
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FBinNY
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From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Reading your post, I gather that you bought a new wheel and you suspect the shop installed a single speed freewheel backward.

If that's correct it's an easy fix. Turning the sprocket to the left will unscrew it. Wrap a rag or belt around it for grip and just spin it off, then flip it over and install it correctly. If it's on too tight put the wheel in the bike with the chain on normally. Tighten and backpedal with the brakes on and it'll loosen, then you can finish by hand.
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