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Park Tools Freewheel Removal Tools For Different Brand Freewheels

Posted on June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 by George
Falcon brand Freewheel Requires a Park Tool FR-7 to remove, but I also found the FR-11 fits good.

Falcon brand Freewheel Requires a Park Tool FR-7 to remove, but I also found the FR-11 fits good.

Here’s a list of Park Tools freewheel removal tools for different brand freewheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tools Needed To Remove & Install A Shimano, SRAM 7, 8, 9, 10 Speed Cassette

Posted on January 23, 2017January 24, 2017 by George
A 10 Speed Cassette

A 10 Speed Cassette

The specialty tools needed to remove and install a Shimano, SRAM, Chris King, American Classic and Sun Race freehub cassette is a Park Tool FR-5, FR-5.2 or FR-5G lock-ring tool and a Park Tool chain whip or pliers. Continue reading→

Cleaning And Lubricating A Brompton Bicycle Chain

Posted on August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by George
Chain Maintenance Gear

Chain Maintenance Gear

I used the White Lightning Chain Cleaner tool to clean a Brompton bicycle chain. This isn’t the best performing chain cleaning tool, but it does a descent job and cost less than $10.  Continue reading→

How To Prevent Bolts, Nuts and Screws From Vibrating Loose On A Bicycle

Posted on August 14, 2016August 14, 2016 by George
Permatex Blue Loctite

Permatex Blue Loctite

Bolts, nuts and screws on a bicycle can vibrate loose and fall off the bicycle during a ride. To prevent this from happening, fasteners should be checked for tightness on a regular basis, and if torque specs are available, they should be tightened to the proper torque spec. Continue reading→

White Lightning Bicycle Chain Cleaner – How To Clean And Lubricate Your Chain

Posted on May 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by George

White Lightning Bicycle Chain CleanerI decided to make a video about how to clean and lubricate a bicycle chain. Continue reading→

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