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Old 06-18-12 | 09:55 AM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

DO NOT grease it up or take it apart - greasing will not remove old grease that is hardened, and disassembly is out of the question - time intensive, likely to lose bearings or parts. Best to have a shop remove the freewheel (don't remove any guards or spacers underneath the freeewheel). Dunk it in solvent and spin until it runs free, then just follow Sheldon's lubrication advice: http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html and reinstall it if it now works OK - no tool required, just carefully screw it on. (handy hint - turn it counterclockwise until it seats into the entry threads, then clockwise til it stops. Riding will tighten it.

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