sobek Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hibasically i wana lube up my freewheel so its running smoothly (making some creaking sounds).but the thing is...if i take apart my freewheel...i have no idea how to put it back together (done once before thinking i could put it back together, couldnt, dont wana do it again).so with out taking it apart, is there any other way to lube it up (like soak it in oil or something)could get someone else to do it but it will have to be next week sometimesorry if this is a dumb question...not too good at bike maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 What freewheel is it, might help? If it's unsealed and you don't fancy playing with 100's of bearings, just soak it in GT85 or 3in1 oil, then blob something like finishline wet lube aruond the outer so it seeps into the pawls and springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 If it's sealed, it seems pretty straightforwards to take apart. I think the trick is not having it blow apart when you undo the lockring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobek Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 its an ACS clawstaking apart is easy...putting back together is what i cant do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 if it's an ACS I'd just suggest getting a new one as those aren't very good to begin with. I love my Eno and my Monty ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobek Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 they arent bad...but then again...ive only used ACS so i have nothing to compare it to.what freewheel you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Tensile or ENO any day.I'm needing a new freewheel but i'm gonna wait until the new Tensiles come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobek Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 the ENOs here in china are a little expensive.anyone use the echo freewheel? worth the buy or should i avoid it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 i got one coming to me from china. ill let you know my opinion once i get the freewheel and get it on my bike (which will be built up at the same time). all i have to compare it to is the old shimano thats on my monty (the original freewheel from the late 1990s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Apparently the echo SL's are proper good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 the ENOs here in china are a little expensive.anyone use the echo freewheel? worth the buy or should i avoid it?They are well worth it, but pretty much any freewheel with 72 ep's or more are good. I love my Monty one that I got. It's been going strong for a few years before I got it. And it's going good on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobek Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 think i will go for the echo 72. would be an upgrade from the ACS (are they 32 EP?)will most likely be replacing whole chain drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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