Freewheels and Cassettes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 designs of coasting mechanisms?
A
Thread-on Freewheel
Freehub and Cassette
2
Q
The hub is threaded on the ________ coasting mechanism
A
Thread-on Freewheel
(this was the standard up to the late
1980’s)
3
Q
The hub is splined on the ________ coasting mechanism
A
Freehubs with cassettes
(found on most bikes built since early
1990’s)
4
Q
How do you remove a freehub cassette?
A
use the correct lock ring socket
- wrap a chain whip around a large sprocket
- push down on the chain whip with your left hand
- push down on the wrench with your right hand
5
Q
How do you remove a freewheel?
A
put the socket in vice -
turn rim counter-clockwise
6
Q
When do you use a chain whip on a freehub cassette?
A
When removing
7
Q
When do you use a chain whip on a freewheel?
A
When installing
