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Old 09-13-23, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by spclark
I've acquired two 'used' Suntour freewheels (English-thread) over the last couple of weeks. One's 14/17/20/24/28, the other's 14/18/23/30/34. My original Maeda Perfect's 14/16/18/21/24.
With a 52/40 upfront, your freewheels would be a tough choice for me. If I could dedicate this bike to mostly solo riding with the occasional 7% grade, I’d definitely go with the 14-34 freewheel. The problem I’d have is I still do a lot of spirited group riding with my vintage steel and that 18-23 jump is a doozie. I’d have to get a whole lot better at double-shifting.
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