The Park FR-2 Freewheel Remover fits SunTour two-notch freewheels. It's built thin so that removing axle parts is unnecessary. And, it's constructed of durable heat-treated steel.
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Works
Weaknesses:
Apparently prone to breaking...
Similar Products Used:
Shimano freehub remover
Bike Setup:
Cheap 2nd hand 1980s Repco roadbike
Bottom Line:
Feels a little silly to write a review for such a basic tool, but I have read that these are essentially 'single-use' and tend to break. Last time my LBS replaced a spoke they broke theirs and I had to wait a week for them to get a replacement - hence buying my own instead! I've used it once after trying and failing to improvise a tool to do the job. It's still fine; I reckon the trick is to secure the tool with the quick release or axle nut (as instructed on the packet) and use a quality shifter with a long handle so you can apply plenty of leverage without straining. Pricey for what it is, but if you have an old Suntour freehub you don't have much choice...
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