maggins Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I've had a seriously bad past with front freewheels........the longest living freewheel (all ACS claws) has been just over 2 weeks with me. :) The the other day I bout a brand new ACS claw freewheel from trialsshop, waited 7 days ( (Y) ) and the fitted it. It worked for just over 30 minutes B) wahay! I hear a crunching noise and I take the plate off to find that 2 of the BBs had managed to insert themselves into the little pawls slots and had snapped two of the springs :P What the hell is going on! My brother and my mates freewheels have all lasted at least a few months, but not me!! :P I'm getting my money back I think...............What do you reckon could cause this dodgeyness? Jack :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshywa Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 when you get it open it up and place a little grease on the ball bearings, also loctite the top cap shut that might help... how tight do you run your chain that might affect it :) hope that helps (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kick-this Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 "trisalshop" :) erm... Buy from somewhere else I would suggest getting a welded freewheel and spraying a bit of wd40 into it when it arrives. Don't run your chain too tight! Dave ... (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 (edited) One simple question: Did you keep the lockring tight? If your answer is no, or what's a lockring then it's not suprising they they have broken. Have a quick search for locktiting freewheels, if you can't find anyting post back and i'll tell you. Edited October 23, 2005 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyb Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 (edited) Yeah i had this problem when i was running an acs a while ago you need to keep titening the lock ring thats why the b'b's have moved because there is a little gap for them to role out of and get tangeled up in the pawls and springs. If you get a new one lock tite it on but be care full when taking the lock ring off because the springs will fall out if your not :) And while you have the lockring off put a bit of grease on the b'b's should work a treat (Y) :P hope this helps mate :P rickyb Edited October 23, 2005 by rickyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshywa Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 One simple question: Did you keep the lockring tight? If your answer is no, or what's a lockring then it's not suprising they they have broken. Have a quick search for locktiting freewheels, if you can't find anyting post back and i'll tell you. i posted this up a while ago ok this works for my acs claw but i don't know about other e.g. shimano 1. remove free wheel/crank from frame 2. remove free wheel case (the top) making sure you hold the free wheel together so no ball bearings fall out 3. place some alcohol (methane not wisky) on a piece of cotton wool and use the to clean the threads 4. make sure there is NOTHING (oil or methane) left on the threads (methane should of evaporated) 5. place a small amout of loctite/nut lock on the threads on the free wheel and case 6. place a small blob of grease on the bearings (you wont be able to open it easily again) 7. tighten up the free wheel case using a screw driver and once tight hit the end of the screw driver with a mallet lightly to pinch the case tight 8. leave for a hour to dry then place back on the bike then ride away with a big grin on your face things to remember: which direction the case to tighten it hold the free wheel together to stop ball bearings falling out leave to dry for an hour hope it helps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kick-this Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 i posted this up a while ago ok this works for my acs claw but i don't know about other e.g. shimano 1. remove free wheel/crank from frame 2. remove free wheel case (the top) making sure you hold the free wheel together so no ball bearings fall out 3. place some alcohol (methane not wisky) on a piece of cotton wool and use the to clean the threads 4. make sure there is NOTHING (oil or methane) left on the threads (methane should of evaporated) 5. place a small amout of loctite/nut lock on the threads on the free wheel and case 6. place a small blob of grease on the bearings (you wont be able to open it easily again) 7. tighten up the free wheel case using a screw driver and once tight hit the end of the screw driver with a mallet lightly to pinch the case tight 8. leave for a hour to dry then place back on the bike then ride away with a big grin on your face things to remember: which direction the case to tighten it hold the free wheel together to stop ball bearings falling out leave to dry for an hour hope it helps :lol: Or just buy a welded one ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 My lock ring kept coming loose all the time, so i eventually tryed the threadlock approach, didnt work, so my dad welded it shut for me, its worked a fooking treat, i suggest... do that :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Trialsshop are idiots, took them almost 3weeks to post brake pads!!! Don't ever buy from them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swize Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Sounds stupid but do u pre engage or are u just smacking it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardie Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 A welded shut one should do the trick, plus with the money you save every week you could save up for an eno freewheel, that should last ages. sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 yeah i hated front free wheels. they do take alot of effort but just remember your not the only one. i found that it engaged quicker on the back, you could get a fixed front cog? they last longer on he back aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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