Chris King Park Tool FR-1.3 Freewheel Remover

Why Chris King Make This

Chris King don’t, because the good people at Park Tool already made the perfect tool for the job.

Why You Want It

In order to use Chris King large and efficient bearings with the smaller Micro Spline lock ring they use a threaded insert, and during service, you might want to remove it.

When deciding which tool interface to use Chris King chose the Park Tool FR-1.3 because it has a deep enough socket to clear the through axle and a narrow enough a spline pattern to fit within the Shimano lock ring threads.

12 splines, 22.6mm diameter fits Shimano®, Sachs® Aris, Sun Race®, DNP® Epoch and other 5-10 speed freewheels. The FR-1.3 includes an enlarged thru-hole to accommodate 14mm axles. Base of tool can be installed in a vise or used with a 1" socket or wrench.

Features of the Chris King Park Tool FR-1.3 Freewheel Remover

• Base size for socket or wrench is 1" or 25.4mm
• Center bore for axle clearance is 15mm
• Always use a skewer or axle nut to hold tool firmly in place during removal
• NOTE: To determine your cassette / freewheel type and the appropriate tool for it, please see Determining Cassette / Freewheel Type.