Magic Pie 3 freewheel removal tool in the uk?

[Sirbilly]

hello everyone,
ive got a Magic Pie 3 electric wheel from bms battery,it came without a cassette so I popped down to halfords and seen a 5 speed one in there for £2.50.I bought that one took it home and put it on the mp3.Unfortunately it wont freewheel at all and I cant seem to get it off.I need a large axle freewheel tool that goes over a 14mm axle and I cant seem to find one in the uk.I seen that GM Canada sell them and also theres one on ebay in hong kong http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hex-Socket-Black-Metal-Bike-Freewheel-Remover-Tool-/400337926454?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5d35fff936#shId but both are overseas.I know I could use a standard freewheel remover if I drilled it out but ive no drill.I was wandering if anyone knows where to get these from in the uk and if possible a link.
a previous google search suggested a cpt203 freewheel removal tool fits over a 14mm axle but after buying one I know that it doesnt.
if anyone could help then thank u very much.

[Lollandster]

I can't help you with where to buy the tool, but the "DNP Epoch Freewheel Remover" fits over the MPIII axle if you can find that. Most freewheel removal tools are made to fit a 1/2inch ratchet making the hole less than 13mm wide. Finding a drill that will take a 14mm drill bit might be hard too.

If you are in a hurry you can always take your removal tool to a mechanics shop and get them to drill it out, should be cheaper than a new tool anyway.

[Bikemad]

Hi andto the forum Sir Billy.

I have just looked at the tool that you linked to on eBay, but it does not look suitable for use with a 14mm axle diameter.

Where exactly are you located in the UK? I'm just wondering whether there may be someone near to you that may already have a tool to remove the freewheel.

I went to Halfords this evening a bought a freewheel removal tool, really easy to use and came off no bother. The freewheel had tightened up really snug to the pie wheel and wasn't free to freewheel.
I'm rather embarrassed actually...... I was phoning 'round shops asking if they had a spacer / washer that would do the job, most said no and would have to make something to fit etc except Halfords who told me "they didn't have any at the moment..?!". Then I started thinking about those two washer type things that were in the original box - I thought they were part of the pedelec set up, but it kinda dawned on me that it is actually 2 ring washers !!!

So, Halfords sell a removal tool which apparently fits over a 14mm axle:

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I can't find any pictures of this tool showing the hole in the other end, so it might be a good idea to make sure the hole in the middle is actually large enough to fit over the Pie's axle before you buy it.

I opened out the 10mm hole in my existing removal tool with the aid of a "Dremel" type tool and a grinding bit.



The easiest way I find for removing tight freewheels is to mount the tool in a sturdy bench vice and then turn the wheel in an anticlockwise direction to unscrew it from the freewheel. This allows both hands to apply a great deal of force over a large radius, allowing plenty of torque to be evenly and gradually applied.

Alan
 

[Andrew]

I once made this mistake,  there are to differing sizes/models of this tool.  The UG and the HG,  you need the UG.

[Sirbilly]

Hi all just logged in to say thank you for all ur advice.
alan ur recommendation was spot on,the halfords freewheel remover did the job
and also the advice about the spacer washer thank u very much.
im now happily chugging about going into work couldnt be more delighted
cheers men.

[Bikemad]

It's good to hear that you're bike is now on the road, and I'm sure there will be others who will be pleased to know that the centre hole in the Halfords freewheel remover is large enough to fit over the Pie's 14mm axle.

Thanks for the reply.

Alan