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Title: Advice...
Post by: Devilock on November 19, 2011, 05:29 PM

Feel stupid asking but fook it...
What freewheel tool fits Shimano & Suntour?
Ive tried 2 & they dont bloody fit correctly.
Any help & abuse welcome...

Richard

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 19, 2011, 05:32 PM

Hiya Rich, there are tools available on eGay, but recently I just nip into my local bike shop and let them remove it F.O.C. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: Devilock on November 19, 2011, 05:36 PM

Yeah Ive used a couple but they dont fit correctly.
I know you can buy a Suntour one but wondered if there is a more universal one...

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on November 19, 2011, 06:11 PM

Suntour ones will fit most 4 pin freewheels 16T and up,Shimano,Suntour,ACS,Dicta etc.

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: Devilock on November 19, 2011, 06:41 PM

Cheers James...
You checked out that Voivod gig yet...?!

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: MartyC on November 20, 2011, 03:05 PM

Best thing to do is fix it in place with the axle nut, ensures a snug fit and no slippage  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: deeman on November 21, 2011, 02:30 AM

tools widely available on the bay mate :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: ED209 on November 21, 2011, 07:50 AM

I can send you a tool ta borrow if you want - not met a freewheel it hasn't removed... deffo had a few Shimanos off with it.

I always clamp the tool in a vice and fit the wheel in on top - it can be tricky and seem like its not fitting but it will...  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: Spen69 on November 21, 2011, 08:20 AM

I'd agree with gay Ed on that - put the removal tool in a vice and turn the wheel against it.

I've never had a problem removing freewheels this way.

Title: Re: Advice...
Post by: Devilock on November 21, 2011, 09:02 AM

Thanks guys & a big thank you to you Ed!
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