Question: How To Remove A Bicycle Freewheel Without Tool?

How do I remove a freehub body?

The axle is independent of the freehub.

1. Remove set screw from side of drive side locknut.
2. Hold non-drive side cone with cone wrench. Loosen and remove drive side locknut.
3. Pull freehub to remove. Use care not to loose small parts. Note orientation of pawls as you remove freehub.

When should I replace my single speed freewheel?

If you ride around on a single speed bike or a BMX, then once every one to two years you need to replace the freewheel cog.

What is a bicycle freewheel?

A freehub is a type of bicycle hub that incorporates a ratcheting mechanism. A freewheel mechanism allows a rider to stop pedalling whilst the cycle is still in forward motion. On a cycle without a freewheel mechanism, the rider has to keep pedalling whenever the cycle is moving.

Can you remove a sprocket?

You’ll need two chain whips to loosen the sprocket. One to keep the cassette in place while you unscrew the sprocket with the other. I used a chain whip from Decathlon to loosen the sprocket.

How do you remove freewheel Gears?

Freewheel Removal

1. Mount bike in repair stand and remove rear wheel from bike.
2. Remove quick-release skewer.
3. Inspect freewheel center and select correct removal tool (see chart above).
4. Engage tool into splines/notches.
5. Reinstall quick-release skewer with skewer nut on outside of remover.
6. Snug skewer nut against remover.

How do you loosen cogs?

To remove the cassette, hold it from spinning using a chain whip. Insert the lockring tool (use the FR-5 series), and turn the tool counter-clockwise. The locking ring will unthread from the freehub and the cassette will lift upward. To install the cassette, lubricate the threads inside the cassette stack.