cassette - Triathlon - Runner's World

spongecake

16/02/2012 at 19:12

Hi,I am trying to replace my 8 speed cassette but its stuck on really tight.Any tips on removal would be a great help.

Cheerful Dave pirate

pirate

16/02/2012 at 19:16

Get a big hammer

Alternatively, lots of WD40, let it soak in properly, then try again.

spongecake

16/02/2012 at 19:24

Thanks Dave cant believe how solid it is on my hands are in agony.Going soak in oil and hope its loosens tomorrow.Think I might need a vice or something.

M...eldy

pirate

16/02/2012 at 19:35

A bottle of coke may well solve the issue as well .... strange properties in that

Cheerful Dave pirate

pirate

16/02/2012 at 20:20

I tried that once Melds, but the bottle just broke. A hammer is far more effective.

M...eldy

pirate

16/02/2012 at 20:26

Cupcake.

pirate

16/02/2012 at 20:30

I find swearing is useful too, otherwise the coke trick. Good luck!

cougie

pirate

16/02/2012 at 20:36

Or use a bigger lever ? Do you have an aluminium pole that would go over the spanner ?

My garden rake fits perfectly - no effort needed.

popsider

16/02/2012 at 20:45

Is it the lock ring that's stuck or is the lock ring off and the cassette stuck ? Either way not got any more suggestions, just curious.

spongecake

16/02/2012 at 20:58

Its the lock ring thats stuck.Will look for a bigger leaver in the morning.Thought it was going to be an easy job after watching a couple of vids on youtube.Its turned into a proper pain.

Darkness

pirate

16/02/2012 at 20:59

If the lock ring is off it may well be the case that each ring of the cassette has "eaten" into the splines of the free hub a bit. Try tapping them in the reverse direction.

Darkness

pirate

16/02/2012 at 21:00

Oops irrelevant cross post!

chilliboy70

16/02/2012 at 23:32

Extend the leverage as suggested but don't tighten it up as much next time.

Watch out extending the leverage as it may damage the chain whips that you are using. Seen them snap and bend before.

Good luck!

spongecake

17/02/2012 at 05:22

Thanks for the advice everyone.I already snapped one chain whip.I am going to pop down a mates garage today and hopfefully use some better tools with leverage think I might try heating it with my camping stove as well .
Anyway its my day off.so going to the pool for a onice swim andtgym session thenthopefully cbike later.
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spongecake

17/02/2012 at 12:24

Got it sorted,had to put the cassette in a vice and use a longer spanner.Never mind should be easier next time.Cant wait to try it out later,been for a short ride and it feels faster.

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