Gear Block Removal Tool

[jimlowe]

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.

[Bill]

(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?

[Jordan300]

Which shop? In which state?

[GeorgeET]

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/

[xerxes]

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

[jimlowe]

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