Repair Guide / Freewheel Bicycle Freewheel Tutorials
Video tutorials about freewheel maintenance and repair.
Repair Guide / Freewheel Drivetrain Forums:
- 05/06 Clicking noise when going up slight incline
- 05/05 Replace Parts or Get a New Bike?
- 05/03 Shortening a Chain on a Toddler's Bike
- 04/22 Unknown cassette types and tools required to remove them
- 04/20 Chainring Slippage - link to video
- 04/17 Chainring for 2005 fuji captiva 7 speed
- 04/04 Chain skip from chainrings?
- 04/03 Chain clicking
- 04/02 53 - 32 too big a jump ?
- 04/01 Broken sprocket on rear wheel
- 03/29 Chain replacement 3 speed
- 03/28 Suntour Cassette Removal Challenge
- 03/24 SunRace 5 speed Freewheel removal.
- 03/23 Chain Too Short?
- 03/20 Crankset Question
How to Check For Chain Wear
Demonstrates how to measure a worn out chain using Sheldon Brown’s ruler technique.
How to Replace A Freewheel
Demonstrates how to remove and install a traditional thread-on freewheel cluster.
How to Replace a Freehub Body
Demonstrates how to remove and install a cassette freehub body. Requires a hub overhaul.
How to Replace a Cassette Cluster
Applies to most Shimano cassette/freehub combos (not freewheels).
Recommended Cassette & Freewheel Tools:
- Park FR-1
Fits Shimano, Sachs, and Sun Race freewheels. - Park FRW-1
One-inch socket securely holds freewheel and lockring tools. - Park FR-5G
Cassette lockring tool with handy guide pin. - Park SR-1
Combination chain whip and freewheel/lockring remover wrench. - P-Handle Hex Wrench
Available in 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12mm sizes. - Park Adjustable
Big & powerful adjustable wrench. Jaws open to 36mm. - Starter Tool Kit
11 genuine Park Tool products & a custom Park Tool toolbox. - Advanced Tool Kit
The AK-37 includes all the most frequently used tools.