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Old 07-12-25 | 12:33 PM
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How to remove this cassette or freewheel?

hi im trying to remove a gear off a rim but i dont know which one it is cassette or freewheel and i dont know how to remove it can someone help
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Old 07-12-25 | 01:19 PM
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That looks like a Uni Glide cassette which requires 2 chain whips.
One to spin the smallest (screw on ) cog while the other holds the rest from spinning.

Look closely for the threads-


BTW all but the smallest cogs can be flipped, providing 2X the life.
The smallest has a built in spacer, so it can't.

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Old 07-12-25 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Kapaun
That looks like a Uni Glide cassette which requires 2 chain whips.
One to spin the smallest (screw on ) cog while the other holds the rest from spinning.

Look closely for the threads-


BTW all but the smallest cogs can be flipped, providing 2X the life.
The smallest has a built in spacer, so it can't.
hell yes thank you i was able to get it off with a chain and vise grips
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