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Gear Block Removal Tool
#1
Hello

Can I buy an adapter for removing my gearblock from my rear hub anywhere?
I worked in a bike shop many years ago and these adapters have only been available to the trade.

I need to change my rear wheel due to the state of the rim and a damaged ball race caused by a bent axle.
Regards

Jim
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#2
(08-15-2010, 03:37 PM)jimlowe Wrote:  Hello

Can I buy an adaptor for removing my gearblock from my rear hub anywhere?
I worked in a bike shop many years ago and these adapters have only been available to the trade.

I need to change my rear wheel due to the state of the rim and a damaged ball race caused by a bent axle.

You say you worked in a bike shop many years ago?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#3
Which shop? In which state?
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#4
I do not think UK is one of the states. :-)))

Suggest checking this link for tools. Also Suggest checking the repair guide on top of this page to err.... refresh your memory as to how its done.

http://www.parktool.com/products/
Never Give Up!!!
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#5
There are several types, do you have a freewheel or a freehub and cassette?

In any case, once you know what type you need there are lots of places you can buy them on-line:

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q=freewheel+tool&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=K9RoTLmFCZCTjAf0_fnUBA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCgQrQQwAA
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#6
Hi.

It is the freewheel type which screws onto the hub and has a "star" type fitting for the removal tool.
Thanks for the links to suppliers.

(08-16-2010, 02:01 AM)xerxes Wrote:  There are several types, do you have a freewheel or a freehub and cassette?

In any case, once you know what type you need there are lots of places you can buy them on-line:

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&q=freewheel+tool&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=K9RoTLmFCZCTjAf0_fnUBA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCgQrQQwAA
Regards

Jim
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