ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 There seems to be no sleep for the wicked. And I don't see me riding this bike for a while So after sorting out the fork bit, I discovered that the cassette has a problem. When viewing the wheel from behind, with the cassette on ur right, it moves left or right on the top or bottom edges, sort of like when you try to wiggle something off. Not sure if you guys can picture that. I removed the axle and can see a large splinned socket, that does not move with the cassette so that is all good, I hope. What it also does is that it sort of skips a beat while turning. Sort of like when you pedal it misses a tooth internally and then grabs the next one. Is this time for a new cassette or can it be repaired? Please advise cause it looks like I got a lemon here. Thanx guys
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Can someone please answer me this: Why when people sell things they are not honest when it comes to faults! I asked this guy what faults there was on the bike and he said none. First the fork, and now this! Jurre man. I would never sell anything without listing known faults on it. Naa man, I'm really "cheesed off" here. Gonna shoot this dude!
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Oh. thanx for the advice Kenj. This is gonna have to wait till when I have cash to repair it :-(
camelman Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Youtube is your friend. You might be able to fix that free hub yourself. Tools and mechanical ability permitting of course.
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Tools and mechanical ability permitting of course.Ability is okay, the tools on the other hand is an issue. Just getting the thing off is a mission on its own. Anybody got a tool like that in the CT Southern Suburbs area I could bum for the day?
Alouette3 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Might just need the cassette to be tightened, and the derailleur setup properly.
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Might just need the cassette to be tightened Hi. I checked Youtube and they suggested that a 10mm allen key be used to do that, but it seems this one needs a splinned socket. Biggest I have is 8mm :-( But would that cause the cassette to slip occasionally? I need to get that thing off cassette.
Falco Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 What you need is to get the bike to a properly qualified person for an assessment. I don't mean any offence by this, but it doesn't sound like you know much about bikes, and if this is the case you could end up spending big cash on something that needs minor adjustment. Learn first, then fix. Unless of course if you have unlimited funds
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Appreciated Falco, as for the new stuff, I have no idea how they work. What I know of bikes..... a cog, a handle bar, chain, frame, pedals and a place to put my ass. I quick and willing learner though. Off to Trail and Tar tomorrow, with the wheel and going to speak to Grant, who when I phoned him, seemed quite helpful. was told that it might just be the free hub, but will see tomorrow. I'm taking a day off from work cause I cant wait anymore to start riding.
kenj Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 It is not worth the efford to tri and rebuild a free wheel body the slipping tell me that the springs that hold the pawl are weak or damage replace and your problem are solvedif your body is no longer avaliable only then try to rebuild it not worth the slep if you can get one from your local bike shop
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Thanx. The springs still don't solve the wobbling issue on the cassette. Grant and his crew will hopefully be able to sort it out for me tomorrow. Will let you guys know what happens.
shaper Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Sounds like the cassette has come loose and needs retightening
Alouette3 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 The spline tool is to remove the cassette and the 10mm allen key is to remove the freewheel from the hub once the cassette is off. Go chat to Grant, very nice guy, the crew at Trail and Tar are always helpful.
ballisticz4 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 the 10mm allen key is to remove the freewheel from the hub once the cassette is off. There is no 10mm allen key bolt anywhere in there. I stuck a 10mm in there and there is nothing for it to bite on. Goes round and round in it. The only place for anything to bite on is the splines right down the middle of the hub.
shaper Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 There is no 10mm allen key bolt anywhere in there. I stuck a 10mm in there and there is nothing for it to bite on. Goes round and round in it. The only place for anything to bite on is the splines right down the middle of the hub.It is obvious you know very little with regard to service or maintenance of this part of the bike by what you describe and what others say will be correct if using the right tools which you obviously do not have by sticking things in and wiggling I would take your bike to someone like what you are doing tomorrow as you are likely to do more damage and cost you money from doing the wrong thing. If you really want to start fiddling with things on your bike, at least do some internet research via google or watch YouTube vids to see how things are done and work and what tools are required. For a start, look at the parktool Website for repair and service tutorials. http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/categories/cassette-and-freewheel-service
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