How To Fix A Sticky Freewheel
I show how to clean and lube a sticky freewheel that is gummed up with old grease. The problem was the wheel would stop spinning quickly. It’s a minor issue, but might as well fix it. It would only get worse.
How To Remove/Clean/Degrease/Lube/Install A Freehub Body On A Bike Wheel
I show how to remove the freehub body, flush it out with solvent, lubricate it, and then install it back onto the wheel. This can be done if the freehub feels rough or sticky. This video also includes and hub overhaul. Bike tools that I used in this video: Park Tool SR-2 Sprocket Remover (chain …Read more »
How To Remove/Install Shimano Uniglide Cassette
Shimano made a style of cassette called Uniglide that was used on bikes in the 80’s. It is similar to the current style of cassettes, but different. It is removed using a different method as well. Instead of using a special tool to remove the lock ring, you use two chain whips. This wheel came …Read more »
Single Speed Freewheel Overhaul – Disassembly/Assembly
How to tear down, clean, lube and rebuild a single speed freewheel. I install brand new bearings. Other models of singlespeed freewheels might be slightly different require modified procedures. This freewheel was from a Trek Subvert 1.0 BMX bike.
How To Change A Freewheel On A Bike
I show how to replace the freewheel on a bicycle wheel. I replace a worn Sachs freewheel with a new Shimano freewheel. This is the Park Tool FR-1 tool that I used in the video. It’s actually the one I use most often. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001B6RGXG/ref=nosim/rjthebikeguy-20 But depending on what freewheels you are dealing with, you may …Read more »