peter_t Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I need to relace a 19" wheel for a mate but the sprocket won't budge. I've tried the chain in the vice trick and soaked it in oil overnight first but so far no luck. Say i can't get it off will i manage to get the new spokes in with it still on? its hard to tell without trying but don't want to without being sure as there may be no going back! Anyone done this before? Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ. Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I don't think you'll get the spokes through with the sprocket still attached. Trying getting some heat into it and trying unscrewing again. It may need two of you to try and crack it free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Try harder Tyre on and inflated helps, as does getting a friend involved. Give it a countdown and both try and give the wheel a hard twist at the same time. You need to shock the bond between the two apart rather than just trying to overwhelm it by pulling harder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_t Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Tried with the help of my old man and came off easy! Clearly not as strong as i thought!? Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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