How do I get this freewheel off?

[Captain Stupido]

And will the hub take a standard screw on freewheel? It’s the original wheel on my 1988 (?) Raleigh quadra, was hoping to swap for something more hill-friendly.

 

[Midlife]

It's a cassette not a freewheel, uniglide most likely.

 

[Captain Stupido]

Oh yeah I think you’re right... PITA.

 

[Spibblo]

Re:

Uniglide. Two chain whips to remove the cassette , the smallest sprocket is threaded

 

[Captain Stupido]

Thanks guys! Maybe I’ll go for smaller rings at the front instead...

 

[Nob]

Or a new wheelset..

 

[hamster]

You can swap the freehub body for a 7 speed one, typically the bodies are £15 or so. Tihs would then allow you to fit an MTB cassette...say 12-28 or even a 12-32 (you would probably need an MTB rear mech for the 12-32)

 

[Captain Stupido]

You can swap the freehub body for a 7 speed one, typically the bodies are £15 or so. Tihs would then allow you to fit an MTB cassette...say 12-28 or even a 12-32 (you would probably need an MTB rear mech for the 12-32)

Looking at it I don’t think a 7 speed cassette would clear the frame. It’s tight. Would probably have to respace the axle and re-dish the wheel to make it work.

I wonder if the shifters have an extra click...probably.

Or a new wheelset..

Yuh...

...or I could just buy a new bike. :mrgreen:

Getting a bit bored of doing more spannering than riding!

 

[hamster]

The freehub body is identical in size between UG 6 and 7. The only difference is the detail of the end - the UG has a threaded tip gos, whereas HG has the lockring. But it indeed depends on whether your frame has a flattened chainstay by the dropout.

 

[Captain Stupido]

The freehub body is identical in size between UG 6 and 7. The only difference is the detail of the end - the UG has a threaded tip gos, whereas HG has the lockring. But it indeed depends on whether your frame has a flattened chainstay by the dropout.

Good to know, thanks. I might have a go... inclined to look at the bike as a long term project at this stage rather than a quick fix up and ride... we’ll see.