Rides Majestic
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Westfield, MA
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Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
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If it's 5 speed, chances are really good it's a freewheel. See if you can read the brand from the freewheel. It's probably a suntour winner and will use a 2 or 4 prong freewheel remover. If it's the suntour freewheel remover, hold it in place using the quick release or axle nut barely hand tight. This helps to keep the tool from slipping off and ruining the prongs. Once you break it free, loosen the nut/quick release and remove the freewheel by hand.