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@Velocio
Fuck and shit.
Tried to take off my 16t last night to put a 17t on for the London to Brighton. Couldn't get the thing off, so took it into the LBS and they got it off with a Park Tools Chain Whip (massive things, would've got anything off).
Problem is, I can't get another sprocket on.
The first 2 or 3 threads are simply not there, so it's only got about 3 threads left and there is a crossed thread right at the start of them.
So now, on the eve of the L2B, I'm 16t single-speed again (flipped the hub).
Can't be too gutted as I have new wheels coming next week, but this really pisses me off as I was looking forward to riding fixed to Brighton.
Anyhow, anything that can be done to repair it for the future? Or is it generally fucked and useless now?