real bad problem with freewheel

konablaster
konablaster Posts: 135
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
hey,
i got back from riding yeaterday to find that my freewheel wasn't engaging anymore, and was taking time to work. i guessed that it was gummed up with muck and stuff so i took it over to halfords for them to have a look and try and release it so i could clean it. Aparently, my freewheel is not going to come off because the way they remove it needs to be engaged. The only way round this was for me to buy a new wheel :( . Has anyone come across this any help would be helpful as i really don't want to spend money on a new wheel!
Jump it. Huck it. Case it. Crash it. Get backup. Do it again.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Err they are talking crap.

    what is the hub?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konablaster
    konablaster Posts: 135
    i really dont have a clue. it came with the bike. Saracen amplitude 1 (piece of sh** lol)
    Jump it. Huck it. Case it. Crash it. Get backup. Do it again.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    find out.

    how many gears?

    but basically what ever it is you either insert a freewheel tool or an allen key and undo it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konablaster
    konablaster Posts: 135
    Wheelset Ex -S extreme use rim built as 24' on nutted alloy hubs, shod with Kenda 2.3' front tyre and 1.95' rear. Fast rolling and tough, for dirt or urban use. All i can find. 1 Gear- 16 toothed.
    Jump it. Huck it. Case it. Crash it. Get backup. Do it again.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    FR6.jpg a bit like that?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konablaster
    konablaster Posts: 135
    yep
    Jump it. Huck it. Case it. Crash it. Get backup. Do it again.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    fit tool and undo.


    read this http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=48 and go back and ask them what the F do they think you are?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • konablaster
    konablaster Posts: 135
    cheers. you just saved me £125!
    Jump it. Huck it. Case it. Crash it. Get backup. Do it again.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Gotta love Hellfrauds - tossers!

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