How to Upgrade a Bicycle from Freewheel to Freehub and Cassette

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @ash-ford
    @ash-ford 3 года назад +59

    Such a humble and simple guy who's willing to help. I'm rooting for you my guy. This video informed me well

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад +2

      Thanks.

    • @luckyPiston
      @luckyPiston Год назад

      @@cjhoyle In the video you are not upgrading that green bike from freewheel to freehub ! the wheel your swapping out is already a freehub that's why you were able to just swap over your cassette.
      The title of your video is misleading , you should change that , no ?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад

      ​@@luckyPiston At the beginning of the video, the bike had a freewheel. At the end of the video, the bike had a freehub/cassette. The bike absolutely was upgraded from freewheel to freehub/cassette. As I explained in the video, these two systems are incompatible, so doing this upgrade requires a) switching to a different rear wheel b) rebuilding the rear wheel using a different hub (very difficult and time consuming).

    • @luckyPiston
      @luckyPiston Год назад

      @@cjhoyle Right, u introduce the green bike at 2:20 but you never mentioned that at one time you had swapped out the freewheel for a freehub and then you proceed to swap a freehub for a freehub , no where in the video do you say that at one time that green bike was a freewheel ! Why would someone watching this video assume that this bike was ever a freewheel ?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад

      @@luckyPistonI watched the video back, and I believe the part which you misunderstood was that the wheel shown at 4:40 is not the one taken from the bike. Notice how it still has a tire on it? It's a spare wheel from a different bike, and not even the same size. The wheel that was removed from the bike (the one which had the damaged rim) definitely have a freewheel on it.

  • @AL3XK4
    @AL3XK4 7 месяцев назад +2

    I've watched several "Freehub vs Cassette" videos that didn't mechanically explain or show the differences so thank you good sir for putting out a informative video!

  • @kenitcimm3467
    @kenitcimm3467 4 года назад +4

    I agree with Jackson. You are a FANTASTIC presenter!! You are thorough....concise....clear....confident with your information and you are just straight forward in your explanation!! Good for you and thanks a bunch. It makes watching bike videos a BREEZE and enjoyable! So many others are no where close!! Cheers!

  • @trevorstewart3904
    @trevorstewart3904 8 лет назад +27

    I have been looking for video for upgrading to a freewheel to freehub and cassette (just to check that I wasn't missing something obvious about this procedure) and was glad to see a video by you pop up. I've been following your channel since I was a poor grad student in Toronto who needed to do his own bike repairs. Now a slightly (emphasis on the slightly ^^) less poor postdoc on the other-side of the planet, but still doing my own repairs. Thanks for all the great, no nonsense, instructional videos.

  • @teddykayy
    @teddykayy Год назад

    I must comment again to say how good this explanation is. I've been riding for years and only now do I feel like I fully understand what both freewheel and freehub both mean lol

  • @stevenpeyton7476
    @stevenpeyton7476 6 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding! It's concise and to the point, with no self-promotion like you get in most self-help videos.

  • @flyfast3837
    @flyfast3837 3 года назад +1

    Finally! Now I get it why my bike setup is different from what I see everywhere else! Thank you! I know what to do next

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Nice. Good luck!

  • @mallikwassim007
    @mallikwassim007 6 лет назад +5

    Topic apart... your explanation is in detail and very clear. You are a good teacher for sure. Cheers man keep up the good work..

  • @GrandpaHerman1
    @GrandpaHerman1 8 месяцев назад +1

    The illustrated breakdown was amazing.

  • @HobbsBhipp
    @HobbsBhipp Год назад

    Thanks, you've explained this better than other content creators.

  • @joen3992
    @joen3992 6 лет назад +3

    Looks like you ride in winter like me....my motto: "chrome don't get you home.' Great explanation on cassettes.

  • @uberutuberologist
    @uberutuberologist 4 года назад +6

    G'day CJ, your videos are great. I like how you describe each step and don't skip the basic things. Thanks for the great content!

    • @dfield1955
      @dfield1955 Год назад

      i hate how he wasted my time showing us removing and installing a tire, axle and other stupid simple things, that if you dont know can look at other vids for.

  • @menocorde
    @menocorde 2 года назад +4

    you sir are a true genious! I watched upwards of 10 videos on this topic, but the cross section explanation, the thorough explanation of why the arent' incompatible, how to change it, why it's best to buy the whole wheelset, YOU SIR ARE THE BEST.
    Question for the future, name brand(shimano) vs non name brand hubs. is there a ton of difference?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад

      Thanks! Other companies make bike parts which are fully compatible with Shimano ones.

  • @pixelyse
    @pixelyse 5 лет назад +2

    You make it easy to follow all the relevant stuff. Excellent video

  • @jp_makes
    @jp_makes Год назад +2

    Thanks so much for this straight to the point explanation!

  • @bessermt
    @bessermt Год назад +1

    Thank you. That was very clear and easy to understand. You did a great job with this video.

  • @kr33k00
    @kr33k00 Год назад

    Perfect tutorial - unlike so many pretentious others!

  • @christracey2837
    @christracey2837 3 года назад +1

    This is an excellent video. Love the explanation with diagram about the design fault in a freewheel. Love also the Green Machine. Thank you

  • @gybx4094
    @gybx4094 3 года назад +1

    I had this done on my 2008 Trek 3700 after cracking the axle.
    I'm only 180 lbs, but I walk the pedals often.
    The 7 cog freewheel system couldn't handle it.
    The new freehub with cassette works fine.

  • @FutonStories
    @FutonStories 5 лет назад +10

    You are great at explaining everything! Subscribed for more!

  • @tribester07
    @tribester07 5 лет назад +9

    I'm confused. Didn't you just change wheels and then take the old tyre/tube and cassette off the old freehub.
    That wasn't a freewheel sprocket. They only fit freewheel hubs. It suddenly became a cassette??

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  5 лет назад +1

      You're correct. I ended up just changing wheels in this case (since my rim was damaged). From what I know, a hub made for a freewheel is never also compatible with a freehub and cassette. Like I explained in the video, if my rim hadn't been damaged, I could have just simply bought a freehub style hub, and rebuilt the wheel using that new hub instead. I have a separate video showing wheel building. Sorry for the confusion.

    • @Dopeassbikevids
      @Dopeassbikevids 4 года назад

      I'm confused to.he's saying you can't do this or you'll damage your whatever

    • @Dopeassbikevids
      @Dopeassbikevids 4 года назад

      This is ?????

    • @runningmadphoto1947
      @runningmadphoto1947 3 года назад +2

      Yes, we are seeing a total rear wheel replacement, with a free hub/cassette system. It was a bit confusing removing free wheel sprocket from the old wheel, like it was interchangeable with a free hub cassette.

  • @benhaj7662
    @benhaj7662 4 года назад

    The way of your explanation is simple and functional...thank you so much

  • @jelkel25
    @jelkel25 2 года назад

    You're very good at explaining the process in an understandable way, thank you.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, I'm glad it was easy to follow.

  • @williamjenks1651
    @williamjenks1651 3 года назад

    I have been wondering for quite some time how to do this little procedure. Thanks for the help

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      No problem, thanks for watching. I have an updated video on this topic.

  • @richarde.hormigo1361
    @richarde.hormigo1361 4 года назад +1

    Great info. I ordered a new wheel and 7 cog cassette to replace my old freewheel wheel as you appear to explain. What I found is that the new 7 cog cassette is not wide enough to cover the spline in this new wheel and looks I may need a 4.5mm spacer to keep it tight. Somewhere I read that the spline should be the same for 7 and 8 speeds (just smaller spacing in the 8), but not sure why I need the ring then.

    • @porpo-donut
      @porpo-donut 4 года назад

      Most people just use a washer....

    • @angrypacman
      @angrypacman 4 года назад +2

      The author did have a free hub with a cassette (not a freewheel) to begin with. So his upgrade wasn't the same as yours. Yours needed a spacer since free hub can accommodate cassette with up to 11 cogs.

  • @92redferrari
    @92redferrari 4 года назад +1

    I though a freewheel was 126mm wide and a feehub wheel is larger 134mm rings a bell. I thought you had to widen the rear forks to make a freehub wheel fit?

  • @AndrewWorkshop
    @AndrewWorkshop 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @danshilling4240
    @danshilling4240 3 года назад +1

    Good video, explaining the differences and how to work on them! I appreciate your time and making the video thanks again!👍

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

  • @ArcGlowingVision
    @ArcGlowingVision 2 года назад

    Great great video. Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences regarding bicycle drive trains.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад

      Thanks. No problem.

  • @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529
    @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529 2 года назад

    I really benefited from the explanation of the diagram. Nice work.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @gregjackson5426
    @gregjackson5426 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video.... exactly what I was looking for as I rebuild my elderly "Specialized Sirrus Sport", purchased new in 2002. Thanks!

  • @UniversalPioneer
    @UniversalPioneer 3 года назад

    I now know I have a Freehub and have been calling the wrong term with freewheel. Thanks, buddy.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      No problem, glad it was helpful!

  • @Detteermiig
    @Detteermiig 11 месяцев назад +1

    Is the hub spacing 126mm or 130mm? I have an old bike with a freewheel and it's 126mm, but most modern wheels are 130mm, so would the wheels be interchangeable without cold setting it?

  • @whitefeatherslinger8194
    @whitefeatherslinger8194 2 месяца назад

    Can u put a inner hub on the wheel from the chainside without taken say a solid axle on the bike? I fear them splines are gona be worse than a solid axle

  • @luigiprovencher
    @luigiprovencher Год назад

    Any links to the wheel you got and what size is it? How do you do this and convert to single speed at the same time?

  • @eugenome
    @eugenome 3 месяца назад

    Are there different lengths of freehub axles I have to choose from when buying a new wheel as a replacement, or are they a standard length to suit dropout spacings?

  • @xx3868
    @xx3868 5 лет назад +1

    Now i know why my freewheel pulses a little as the long axle has started to bend very slightly from the loads being so far from the support bearing. I guess i could still get a fresh straight axle and thread that through and start again with that but that will also bend in time. Good info here on the 2 types and freehub is better supported.

  • @NewJerseyTom
    @NewJerseyTom 8 лет назад +12

    nice... didn't even know there was a difference between the two as far as evenly displacing weight on the back bearings.. ♡♡♡ Tom NJ

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  8 лет назад +5

      You'd only learn that if you've broken as many axles as I have over the years :P

  • @pex2268
    @pex2268 7 лет назад +8

    i fucking like this guy,he looks like one of my best friends

  • @JamesCagney-g6z
    @JamesCagney-g6z 7 месяцев назад

    Can you do that upgrade on a road bike, or is it just for Mountain bikes. i mean will their be enough width on a road bike for the cassette to fit.

  • @anthonycontreras1625
    @anthonycontreras1625 5 месяцев назад +1

    where and how much did you pay for the wheel?

  • @luism8550
    @luism8550 9 месяцев назад

    How come you didn't have any issues fitting the new freehub and cassette into the fork space where the old freewheel was? Once I tried to do that with a bike that had a freewheel but there was not enough space.

  • @dcercado100
    @dcercado100 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video. This was very helpful! :)

  • @Piensamalyacertaras
    @Piensamalyacertaras Год назад

    Is the axel the same length for both types?

  • @wattief7347
    @wattief7347 Год назад

    Thanks very much thinking of changing my cassette and this helped a lot

  • @Alex-ds3kd
    @Alex-ds3kd 2 года назад

    I did not know that it is possible to install a freehub and cassette system with the bike change accopled to a quick release. THANK YOU!
    I would like to know if is possible to do that with the: Shimano altus deore alivio tourney tx505.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад

      I don't think I understand your question. What are you trying to accomplish with the bike?

  • @kikupub71
    @kikupub71 2 года назад

    Very informative sir Thank you for the expertise!

  • @nicolasuva1242
    @nicolasuva1242 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video my friend, excellent drawing. Now I understand why the hub always bend whit freewheel system

  • @stanblackburn700
    @stanblackburn700 Год назад

    Clear, helpful presentation.

  • @resjandonero2221
    @resjandonero2221 4 года назад

    thank you for the very informative video.. u got answered my questions which other youtube channels did not.. keep it up!!.. 👍👍👍

  • @zkomins
    @zkomins 8 лет назад +4

    do you need to change derailleur? it say Shimano 7sis, which I believe means for 7 gears, but installed an 8 cog cassette. any compatibility issues?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  8 лет назад +2

      No compatibility issues. The derailleur is designed to travel further from left to right than it actually needs to go.

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 8 лет назад +2

      also 6/7/8 speed indexing is close enough that you could interchange them. If you go bigger than that, like a 9 or 10 speed cassette, you will need different derailleur and shifter sets (indexed parts are matched sets). The spacing error will also be cumulative and you will be be way out of sync when changing from one end to the other end of the cog size range..

  • @14piku
    @14piku 3 года назад

    Simple steps! Good knowledge! Please protect your hands too.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Thanks. My hands are safe.

  • @ezandman6804
    @ezandman6804 2 года назад

    I like the reflector in the old wheel . Make sure to take it out and put it in the new wheel also. LoL. Greets from bikecountry Netherlands

  • @simplybeanjelly
    @simplybeanjelly 4 года назад +1

    Thanks. That looks expensive lol... Welp I guess I might as well start saving up. I have gone through 3 axles so far on my current freewheel bike so it will be worth it to upgrade considering the benefits in durability, especially since it's a mountain bike and I want to continue being able to ride it on the trails.

    • @simplybeanjelly
      @simplybeanjelly 4 года назад

      Welp, after researching it more, I think the best bet for me is just getting an axle made of a stronger material. Everything else is too expensive for what I paid for my bike and wouldn't be worth it.

  • @drEmulatorMadmax
    @drEmulatorMadmax 7 лет назад +5

    dam i read the title as how to put a freewheel on a free hub rim (with some magic wizardry) lol
    my tale is my freehub pawls got chewed to flip, so i took the freehub off, and took it to the local bike shop, only to find they couldn't get me another, the guy at the shop said it was ok (which it wasn't ) so i took it to bits only to find the pawls were worn away and bits of metal were grinding, (i also killed it taking it apart, lol)
    anyway long story short, i didn't know their was more than one type of hub until the old man (who works as a dog bin emptier/general refuse collector) bought me several rear wheels that were all freewheel and not freehub that had been dumped, and yep none are really usable, possibly because the came from bikes that use grip-shift
    liked n subbed

  • @mtnhillsman
    @mtnhillsman 2 года назад

    Thanks for the vid. is there any adapter that exists to adapt the thread on freewheel to use a more customizable cassette? i have a really tricky ebike conversion project going on that i'm done with, bike is rideable, but i need to drop down to a 10 tooth gear in the back. requirement #2 is i dont have the width for more than a 6 speed freewheel or cassette. requirement #3 is the $400 conversion wheel has the motor built into the hub so this isn't as simple as just changing out the rim. appreciate any help. been searching and thinking about this for days.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад

      I'm not aware of any type of adapter like you are describing...but I've also never worked on an electric bike. Freehubs and Freewheels are entirely different systems which are not designed to be compatible with each other.

  • @kottelkannim4919
    @kottelkannim4919 3 года назад

    Is the shift lever compatible with an 8 speed cassette that replaced the 7 speed freewheel?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Yes, this particular shift lever was because it doesn't have index shifting.

  • @yasharfazili4016
    @yasharfazili4016 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot bro for doing this! awesome video!

  • @vaibhav7325
    @vaibhav7325 5 лет назад +1

    Can i buy a freehub from outside and change it to my freewheel but not rim

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  5 лет назад

      As explained in the video, freewheels and cassettes require a completely different type of hub. So technically your rim would not need to be replaced, but your hub would, and that would require rebuilding the wheel (a topic that I have a separate video about).

    • @vaibhav7325
      @vaibhav7325 5 лет назад

      @@cjhoyle thanks

  • @ronaldvidalvailoces2111
    @ronaldvidalvailoces2111 3 года назад

    im using 9speed freewheel you said i can only go as high as 7 speed on freewheel?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Are you in North America? I've never seen higher than a 7 speed freewheel in my region.

  • @anthonymelendy4612
    @anthonymelendy4612 8 лет назад +3

    Nice video I really liked the way you did the colored drawing ..

  • @12kalki14
    @12kalki14 4 года назад

    You explain things so well

  • @supergiantbubbles
    @supergiantbubbles 6 лет назад +3

    This was a really well made video. Thanks for sharing it!

  • @HappiKarafuru
    @HappiKarafuru 4 года назад

    So it not impossible for my Urata's MTB that has freewheel 6 speed into a 7 speed freewheel or freehub or cassette.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  4 года назад

      To switch from freewheel to freehub + cassette you would need to switch to a different hub (which for most people means buying a new wheel). The other challenge is that if your bike has indexed shifting, it wouldn't be able to index with all 7 speeds.

  • @Qwerpy123
    @Qwerpy123 Год назад

    Do you have a link to the new wheel you bought? Is it a 26”?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад

      This video was filmed many year ago and the wheel was purchased through a local store. I would recommend visiting your local bike shop.

  • @mickymodo11
    @mickymodo11 5 лет назад

    Detailed but easy to understand, thanks.

  • @chaunty4305
    @chaunty4305 2 года назад

    Great explanation, thanks subscribed 👍

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад

      Thanks, glad it was helpful!

  • @johanvanderschaaf2399
    @johanvanderschaaf2399 5 лет назад

    What about the front cog? Do you need to replace that one too?

  • @_straycat129
    @_straycat129 3 года назад

    Thanks very helpful for beginners like me❤️

  • @JacobTJ1
    @JacobTJ1 2 года назад

    Excellent video, thank you Sir

  • @xavierderck3910
    @xavierderck3910 3 года назад

    Good video but I've my doubts. I've 3 bikes of which 2 vintage 7 speed racers, one with casette one with freewheel. I do roughly 12000 miles/ year since I can walk and am 53. Never ever had an issue with the freewheel and while riding dontvfeel the difference between the 2. And very hilly where I live ( ireland)

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      If you've never experienced a bent or broken axle with your freewheel bikes over the years then there is not much incentive to upgrade. Considering the amount of distance you do in a year, I would guess that you primarily don't use your bikes for carrying heavy cargo. I suspect the reason I've broken so many axles over the years is because of the extra weight I place over the back wheel practically every bike ride.

  • @jameswilson2815
    @jameswilson2815 3 года назад

    Super cool, useful video. Plus I trust guys who don't wear gloves.

  • @perkasahitam
    @perkasahitam 4 года назад

    hi,
    please correct me if im wrong, the cassette change that you actually showis from a damaged rim with freehub cassette into another freehub rim, am i right?
    in the beginning, you were showing a different of freewheel and a cassette and how they were mount differently on the rim, right?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  4 года назад +1

      In my case I started with a wheel with a freewheel compatible hub and a damaged rim. I purchased a new wheel which had a freehub compatible hub. Since I needed a cassette to install on this new wheel and the one from my old wheel was not compatible, I took the cassette off of another old wheel that I had.

  • @paulfaulkner6299
    @paulfaulkner6299 3 года назад

    I currently have two 7 speed freewheels which have differently geared freewheel-cassettes thereon. Dependent on my intended ride, I can swap them over. I may well buy myself a cassette wheel too though having seen how easy this appears to be

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Cool, thanks.

  • @teddykayy
    @teddykayy Год назад

    Fantastic video

  • @Aseembaiss1769
    @Aseembaiss1769 3 года назад

    Can you give a. Link to the wheel

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Visit your local bike shop.

  • @sudarshangoswami5368
    @sudarshangoswami5368 Год назад

    Bro i have montra back beat cycle and i am using it from 2 years and i have changed my axle for 5 times i and company cant find solutions for that can you help me what must b that and axle is rear tire axle

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад

      If your bike uses a freewheel, I definitely would recommend switching to a wheel with a freehub and cassette instead.

    • @sudarshangoswami5368
      @sudarshangoswami5368 Год назад

      @@cjhoyle sure bro i will upgrade in that and thanks a lot

  • @ghenulo
    @ghenulo 6 лет назад

    Wow! Dealing with cassettes seems like a real PITA. It's no wonder the LBS sold me a bike with a freewheel (which are also a PITA, but seemingly not as much as cassettes, as freewheels only take one tool to remove them).

    • @SantosoWijaya
      @SantosoWijaya 6 лет назад

      There's only one extra tool needed, really.
      Both: Torque wrench.
      Cassettes: A standardized lockring (for the most part) plus a chain whip.
      Freewheel: A wide variety of non-standard lockrings. Pick one that matches your freewheel.

    • @shannontrainer5857
      @shannontrainer5857 5 лет назад +1

      @@SantosoWijaya With a freewheel, you'll also need a solidly mounted, sturdy vise or a cheater bar and a friend.

  • @huttone
    @huttone 3 года назад

    Well done I learned something thank you!

  • @wh00lio
    @wh00lio 2 года назад

    link to the wheel you bought?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад

      I bought it from a local store.

  • @etiennelawrence2589
    @etiennelawrence2589 5 лет назад

    Quick question: Is there an "easy" way to change the hub from one wheel to another? I'm restoring an old Peugeot bike, and want to use the Rigida rim on a spare rear wheel to build a front wheel. I've seen your other video where you rebuild a wheel, but that one works when you keep the same hub, and change the rim. I actually want to do the opposite, keep the rim, change the hub type. Is there an easy trick for this? Trying to think of some sort of process that would allow me to go spoke by spoke somehow similar to your other vid, to avoid the standard wheel building process...

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  5 лет назад

      Good question. Unfortunately I don't believe there is a way to do it spoke by spoke. Your best bet is to fully disassemble and rebuild.

    • @etiennelawrence2589
      @etiennelawrence2589 5 лет назад

      @@cjhoyle Thanks for the reply! I'll see about getting it rebuilt if the price isn't too prohibitive. Cheers,

  • @mrlightseeker2556
    @mrlightseeker2556 2 года назад

    Wow, you made it to look so Simple.....

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, I'm glad to hear.

  • @aldosalmon1979
    @aldosalmon1979 5 лет назад

    Mi Amigo Man Thanks A lot Buddy it's Really Been a While.

  • @mobilierclasic2707
    @mobilierclasic2707 2 года назад

    What happens when your rear axle breaks while you're at speed? Is it dangerous? I'm a bit scared

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  2 года назад +1

      Normally when an axle breaks, it's possible (but not recommended) to continue riding with it broken. So even if you're going fast, it should be possible to safely bring the bike to a complete stop, however the moment when the axle unexpectedly breaks may cause you to lose control.

  • @The88Nomad
    @The88Nomad 4 года назад

    Great guy. Very informative. Thank you very much.

  • @chadkline4268
    @chadkline4268 Год назад

    It used the same axle? Freewheel+freehub?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  Год назад +1

      I used a different wheel. So no, the axle was not the same.

  • @jirihouska4751
    @jirihouska4751 6 лет назад +3

    Perfect work :-).
    7 speed derailleur a shiftling lever, used on 7 speed freewheel may leave the same for 7 speed casette?

  • @greatjobsam
    @greatjobsam 3 года назад

    Thank you for explaining this!

  • @Batallo12
    @Batallo12 5 лет назад +1

    very clear and useful! thanks!

  • @phatmeow7764
    @phatmeow7764 7 лет назад

    Hmm are there any width concerns i should have if i upgrade from a 7 speed freewheel to a 9/10 speed freehub/cassette? I take it that i need a RD upgrade as well then?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  7 лет назад +1

      The width is certainly something to think about, but if I'm not mistaken mountain bikes and road bikes each have a standard width that they use. In my experience Derailleurs are pretty adaptable. Even if a derailleur says "7 speed" on it, it will probably work for something larger. My advice is to try it with the Derailleur you already have and if it doesn't work, then buy a different one.

    • @phatmeow7764
      @phatmeow7764 7 лет назад

      Thks a lot for the tip!

  • @richarddavidon4294
    @richarddavidon4294 6 лет назад

    If u change ure rear casette and dont want to change the front is it okay??

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  6 лет назад

      Definitely. The front wheel is completely unrelated to the drive train.

    • @adriansue8955
      @adriansue8955 3 года назад

      @@cjhoyle If the drivetrain has significant Wear. then changing to a (new) cassette may cause chain skipping problems as the 'stretched' out worn chain doesn't mesh right on new cogs. So in extreme situations, a cassette swap can lead to swapping out the rest of the drivetrain.

  • @romanmentor9238
    @romanmentor9238 8 месяцев назад

    Never had a problem with a freewheel bending the axle,but am quite lightweight rider

  • @dimiz4096
    @dimiz4096 5 лет назад

    A really nice video man, good work

  • @emmettroche313
    @emmettroche313 4 года назад

    great video very well explained

  • @alantan4690
    @alantan4690 3 года назад

    A very educational video. Just wondering, Can a freewheel cassette be installed on a freehub?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Thanks. No it can't.

  • @truckertom3323
    @truckertom3323 6 лет назад +1

    All good stuff as usual.

  • @Sangram-IND
    @Sangram-IND 4 года назад

    Beautiful thankyou so much. Happy New year ❤️ subscribe done 👍

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  4 года назад

      Thanks, you too!

  • @ishaansaharan8892
    @ishaansaharan8892 7 лет назад

    please tell me i have a cycle that contains cassete and i want it to have freewheels can i replace?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  7 лет назад

      In this video I show the conversion from Freewheel to Cassette, however it contains all of the information needed to do the reverse.

    • @TheBaconWizard
      @TheBaconWizard 7 лет назад +2

      Why would you ever want to do that?

  • @cassiya100
    @cassiya100 4 года назад +1

    You didn't upgrade from screw on freewheel to cassette. you went from cassette to cassette?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  4 года назад

      Yes I did upgrade from Freewheel to Cassette.

    • @cassiya100
      @cassiya100 4 года назад

      @@cjhoyle No you didn't. I meant on the same rim.. you basically switch the tyre and tube onto a new rim. Show me in the video where you take off the freewheel and fit the cassette on the same rim? Is there an adapter you can buy to convert from freewheel to cassette?

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  4 года назад

      @@cassiya100 Watch and listen carefully to 2:26. No there is not an adapter. Your options are to either buy a new wheel, or buy a new hub and then rebuild your wheel (a time consuming task which is beyond the scope of this video).

  • @daytonp
    @daytonp 3 года назад

    Super helpful.

    • @cjhoyle
      @cjhoyle  3 года назад

      Thanks, glad it helped.