Re: [CR]Removing Freewheels from Spokeless Hubs ???

(Example: Bike Shops:R.E.W. Reynolds)

Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:00:38 -0600
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Mark Stonich" <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Removing Freewheels from Spokeless Hubs ???
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At 2/5/2007 11:01 PM -0800, Mark Bulgier wrote:
>Sure, just knock off the retaining ring with the two pin-wrench holes.
>You don't need a pin wrench that fits, you can use a hammer and punch.
>The thread is left-hand so it unscrews "backwards".

At 2/5/2007 11:23 PM -0800, ternst wrote:
>Mark is right on.
>Lucky that it's high flange and not low flange
>Get a bare body use the old cogs and you're back in business.
>Ted Ernst

Ted, There will be no need to replace the freewheel body, just re-assemble it on the hub after it's respoked.

World tourist extraordinaire Ian Hibel used Regina hubs on high flange Campi hubs. He would carry a nail and a piece of thread instead of a freewheel remover. When he needed to replace a spoke, in the middle of some jungle or desert, he would use the nail and a rock to unscrew the retaining ring. After replacing the spoke he would stick the balls in place with grease and use the thread to hold the pawls in place while he slipped the outer body back on.

BTW If you are not familiar with his exploits, Ian has been on tour almost continuously for about 40 years. See http://www.bikebrothers.co.uk/ianhibell.htm & http://www.magbaztravels.com/content/view/315/95/ For all I know he's still using the same trick.

Mark Stonich;
Minneapolis Minnesota
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