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It's a freewheel. I'm swapping out the cassette,... A 7 speed compatible with my 7 speed freewheel. The part that's changed is called a "cassette". Thanks for the concern, I did my research. I almost purchased a 7 speed megarange by accident. I want top end, not bottom. My wheel is compatible with what I plan to do.
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OH NO!!! The chainring is big enough,...I'm just getting some practice playing around with this. I'll enjoy the personal challenge.
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It's a freewheel. I'm swapping out the cassette,... A 7 speed compatible with my 7 speed freewheel. The part that's changed is called a "cassette". Thanks for the concern, I did my research. I almost purchased a 7 speed megarange by accident. I want top end, not bottom. My wheel is compatible with what I plan to do.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogset
Shimano don't make a 11-28 freewheel and if they did it likely wouldn't last long due to the smaller ratchet mechanism and pawls if you were making heavy use of the 11T cog. 13T is normally the smallest cog on a decent quality modern freewheel (Shimano/Sunrace) and I think 14T is recommended for European and American adults.
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A freewheel and cassette are two different things. Many manufacturer's like to blur it and try to mislead the consumer by making you think a bike has a cassette rather than freewheel but they aren't the same.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogset
Shimano don't make a 11-28 freewheel and if they did it likely wouldn't last long due to the smaller ratchet mechanism and pawls if you were making heavy use of the 11T cog. 13T is normally the smallest cog on a decent quality modern freewheel (Shimano/Sunrace) and I think 14T is recommended for European and American adults.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogset
Shimano don't make a 11-28 freewheel and if they did it likely wouldn't last long due to the smaller ratchet mechanism and pawls if you were making heavy use of the 11T cog. 13T is normally the smallest cog on a decent quality modern freewheel (Shimano/Sunrace) and I think 14T is recommended for European and American adults.
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Update: the "cassette sprocket" is also available at JensonUSA. And it's compatible,...
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When I get the tool to remove the rear cogs I'll check it out and see exactly what's there. @Pinigis can verify also if it's threaded or not. Also, the seller is in Japan and answers questions, so I'll also be able to get info that way as well.
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Tds, as an aside how were the hub bearings on your Wasp? My Crane came in last evening and I thought the hubs were a bit "gritty". I did most of the assembly but there's a few things I can't do, so I'm taking it by a bike shop for a once-over (a couple spokes seem like they need to be tighter and while trying to adjust the brakes I found the rear wheel is a bit out of true).
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Concerning the rear "cassette sprocket", here's the nonexistent shimano component I plan on using: CS-HG41-7
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When I get the tool to remove the rear cogs I'll check it out and see exactly what's there. @Pinigis can verify also if it's threaded or not. Also, the seller is in Japan and answers questions, so I'll also be able to get info that way as well.
I have no intention of buying parts without doing research and asking questions. Relax,...
Update: the "cassette sprocket" is also available at JensonUSA. And it's compatible,...
I have no intention of buying parts without doing research and asking questions. Relax,...
Update: the "cassette sprocket" is also available at JensonUSA. And it's compatible,...
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I have yet to disassemble the wheel, so I'm not sure.
Concerning the rear "cassette sprocket", here's the nonexistent shimano component I plan on using: CS-HG41-7
Concerning the rear "cassette sprocket", here's the nonexistent shimano component I plan on using: CS-HG41-7
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Here's the cassette sprocket on the Wasp:
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That's a damn good question. I have to go back to the original components list and see when the substitution took place. On the bright side, we provided something better than we promised.
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Now, can you find out if it is the splined freewheel please,... This way the parts party can commence!!!
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Yeah, the MF-TZ21 is definitely a threaded freewheel. Going IGH would be pretty slick, though it looks like vertical dropouts so chain tensioner it is.
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Yup! I have a chain tensioner on my 8 speed igh non-folding bike. My only issue is a flat or 2.
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I just need new tires,...they're kinda old. Some Schwalbe Big Apple or Big Bens will do. And I don't use slime,...I've personally never had a good experience with it.
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The TZ21 is definitely a threaded freewheel. The splines that you see from the front in the photo are just for attachment of the tool to remove the gear set.
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Thanks pinigis!!!
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My threaded freewheel upgrade is about to be shipped!!! Woohoo!!!
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I noticed. I made sure to order from Amazon, so if anything happens within the return period, I'll be able to send it back. I've never had a problem with Prime,... Hopefully this freewheel will be up to snuff!
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Interested to hear how it works out; thinking about gearing mine down for pulling trailers, but I might go for a smaller chain ring instead.
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