How to remove a really tight stuck freewheel

So Joe actually had a little trouble with this freewheel, but we found a solution that worked even better than the freewheel tool: using the edge of a pedal wrench, or anything that is a straight, hard piece of metal that fits in to the grooves of a freewheel, enjoy.

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• freewheel
• tight
• stuck
• pedal
• wrench
• tool
• bicycle
• maintenance
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[arni0202]

Loved this video! It gave me back the confidence the Stuck Freewheel had taken from me! I leaned that bastard against a wall & wedged it against a book case so it wouldn't roll away. Then stood on the wrench with foot(while holding on to the door frame so I wouldn't fall)... putting all my weight on it *160 lbs* that bastard finally came off! Thanks for the help!!!!!

[thebiketube]

Hhaha, thanks arni. Since i used that method I've been notified of another solution where you use a skewer to fasten the freewheel tool onto the freewheel then use a big ass wrench to crank on it while the skewer holds the tool in place. BUT, glad you got it off!!

[MrSnoopyElBoss]

do you allways break a spoke when you take off the freewheel

[thebiketube]

Like i said, that was totally broken before doing this idiotic thing

[iridefixed]

...and now the wheel is warped

[thebiketube]

Depends on your perspective, if you look at it cockeyed it looks fine.

[xxbondsxx]

hahahahaha hilarious

the subtitles on these videos are AMAZING

hahaha wide stance -> senators

[Tony07UK]

Rubbish video - not professional - pros use work gloves, proper equipment, and correct method. This was total amateur and probably buckled the rim. Idiot. Don't make any more videos until you're qualified to do so.

[mootant]

@arni0202 lol I just had to do the same with 2 freewheels that hadn't been greased. I weigh ~70kg and I had to jump on the key to loosen it (standing wasn't enough). :P

[badbob12345678]

Don't use adjustable spanner, noob.

[Mrrandom109]

your vides, whole channel is so helpfull ! (unlike many others) and the subtitles are just hilarious:D

[adelsballen]

much easier to use a piece of bike chain, put around the sprocket and into the vice

[EVOASSHOLE]

At 20seconds. What did u pop on there? I want one!

Cant believe the bike shop didnt have one even in the workshop. My stupid freewheel rattles down the road when shit gets ruff... Its gotta go.

[crazymike44]

@leoseries Hey, Get a huge, 15" or 18" Crescent wrench. IT did the job for me big time. So easy. I was using a

10" Crescent wrench and it didn't budge at all. But, the Bigger Wrench did the job almost instantly. I had to use some muscle, but it took like 5 to 10 seconds and it loosened up no problem.

[crazymike44]

I just replaced my 18 tooth Dicta free wheel with a 19 tooth ACS Claws free wheel.

Now the 18 tooth Dicta was only 2 months old, but, it was really free and loose when I took it off. And the Brand New ACS CLAWS is a bit tight and doesn't spin as free. Will it loosen up after a few weeks. IT's not bad, but noticeable...

Thanks!

[stopglobalswarming]

Spray WD-40 or Rust-Breaker behind the freewheel, so it runs down the FW threads. Wait a while, and it will come off a lot more easily!