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Post by seismic on Oct 26, 2012 21:36:08 GMT
Trying to remove a cassette that just wont come off. Resorted to using old seat post to chain whip and wrench to get extra leverage but just manged to bend chain whip. Worried if apply any more force will damage wheel. have soaked in WD40. Thinking next resort is to saw lock ring. Actual cassette has loads of wear left but need to service the free hub and relace the bearings. Any ideas?
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Post by Trailrash on Oct 27, 2012 2:54:02 GMT
Are you sure you're not turning it in the wrong direction. Might seem daft but you should only need the chain-whip to hold the cassette back while you're using the cassette removal spanner/tool to unlock the locking ring counter clock-wise  |
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Post by Trailrash on Oct 27, 2012 3:01:38 GMT
Just thought, if it is really THAT tight, I've seen a trick on t'interweb somewhere where they suggested to lock the cassette with the locking tool in a vise and then actually turning the wheel to get the extra force required if that makes any sense?
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Post by bird on Oct 27, 2012 5:51:44 GMT
Just thought, if it is really THAT tight, I've seen a trick on t'interweb somewhere where they suggested to lock the cassette with the locking tool in a vise and then actually turning the wheel to get the extra force required if that makes any sense? Failing that, take it to a bike shop and let them break it. At least they are responsible then  |
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Post by fugazi on Oct 27, 2012 6:54:03 GMT
Just thought, if it is really THAT tight, I've seen a trick on t'interweb somewhere where they suggested to lock the cassette with the locking tool in a vise and then actually turning the wheel to get the extra force required if that makes any sense? Done this trick myself on an old wheel + cassette + it worked well  |
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Post by oldgit on Oct 27, 2012 8:07:53 GMT
Just thought, if it is really THAT tight, I've seen a trick on t'interweb somewhere where they suggested to lock the cassette with the locking tool in a vise and then actually turning the wheel to get the extra force required if that makes any sense? Done this trick myself on an old wheel + cassette + it worked well :-/Tried this once and bent all the spokes Agree with Bird |
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Post by seismic on Oct 27, 2012 12:58:52 GMT
On the basis I dont have a vice, well not a big metal one . Trip to the lbs to make it their problem. hate spending money on what should be an easy thing to do. Never had this problem before.
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Post by Russ on Oct 27, 2012 13:52:04 GMT
Use some vinegar instead of the WD40, its a mild acid so ideal for realising metal components that have stuck together.
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Post by seismic on Oct 27, 2012 18:38:10 GMT
Wine, cider or malt?? ;D
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Post by Russ on Oct 27, 2012 19:13:22 GMT
There's more than one!? non of that poncy stuff Malt will do it, I'm serious it works a treat on stuck seatposts.
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Post by Trailrash on Oct 27, 2012 19:17:46 GMT
On the basis I dont have a vice, well not a big metal one . Trip to the lbs to make it their problem. hate spending money on what should be an easy thing to do. Never had this problem before. Just say; Any chance of using your vise? I can't get this bloody cassette off, reckon there's a fair chance they'll do it for ya for nowt  |
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Post by seismic on Oct 27, 2012 20:07:59 GMT
Wheel is placed over bowl full of good british vinegar. Rest of house gave me a "what the hell look". Explained didnt have a vice to which the reply was "bike tat, thats your vice" Mmm some people, honestly, I mean, they just dont understand.
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Post by Russ on Oct 27, 2012 20:25:41 GMT
Shouldn't take too long.
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Post by seismic on Oct 29, 2012 22:58:53 GMT
Application of vinegar didn't work, even after soaking overnight, so off to LBS to see what they can or cant do.
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Post by Ross on Oct 30, 2012 19:30:56 GMT
you need to try apple cider vinegar its stronger hehe, A vice is what you need i come across a few old bike wheels with stuck freewheel's and Cassette's they come off with real pressure when held properly.
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