{"id":9698,"date":"2022-08-09T13:29:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T17:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/?p=9698"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T03:41:27","slug":"how-to-replace-a-bike-cog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooklynfixedgear.com\/maintenance-and-repairs\/how-to-replace-a-bike-cog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace Your Lockring & Cog: Removing Fixie Sprocket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you ever needed to change a bike cog but didn’t know where to start? Unfortunately, this could be time-consuming, and locating the appropriate tools can be difficult. But how do you go about replacing a bicycle cog?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will teach you what a cog is, when you should replace it, and how to replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remove the bolts on the rear wheel. Take the chain off the rear wheel cog. Remove the bike’s rear wheel from the frame. And use a chain whip and a cog tool to replace the cog<\/strong>. A lot of force will be required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A cog is a gear on the rear wheel that the chain attaches to. Fixed gear bikes only have one gear, this one gear, and thus one cog. For example, the Brooklyn Fixed Gear logo features a single orange cog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n A Lockring is a thin locknut to prevent a threaded assembly from unscrewing. Lockrings are used in fixed-gear hubs to restrict the sprocket from unscrewing when the cyclist opposes pedal motion. Traditional bottom brackets use a lockring on the adjustable cup to keep the adjustment in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should upgrade your cog if it’s damaged or worn down; looking at the teeth on the cogs to check whether they’re worn down is one way to identify if you need to update a new cog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While only one speed is available on a fixed-gear bike, they are a great way to get around. You don’t have to buy a new bike if you prefer a different speed. Changing the size of the cog on the back wheel changes the rate of travel. So, you should also consider a new cog if you want to change the gearing on your fixie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some of the common tools you will need if you are replacing your fixed gear’s cog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need some help finding the right tools? Look no further. Below are three of the most popular Park tool to remove your cog and lockring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[azonpress template=”grid” asin=”B07Q89LXQD,B000YBEID0,B09TSV1DF9″]\n\n\n\nWhat is a cog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is a lockring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When should I change my cog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The materials you’ll need to replace the bike cog.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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