Single speed overhaul
06-14-20, 06:46 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Single speed overhaul
Hello,
I am fairly new to bike repair, I have had my single speed for couple of years and neglected the servicing I am hoping to get some guidance:
1) I have a 16T freewheel and used the Park tool FR-6 to remove it. I wanted to know if there are any other freewheel that is recommended I could buy - I am from Toronto, I am finding it hard to get a replacement
2) I also need to change the chain, I understand I need to resize any chain and have a 42T chainring - I was wondering how/what chain I should buy
Any help is really appreciated
I am fairly new to bike repair, I have had my single speed for couple of years and neglected the servicing I am hoping to get some guidance:
1) I have a 16T freewheel and used the Park tool FR-6 to remove it. I wanted to know if there are any other freewheel that is recommended I could buy - I am from Toronto, I am finding it hard to get a replacement
2) I also need to change the chain, I understand I need to resize any chain and have a 42T chainring - I was wondering how/what chain I should buy
Any help is really appreciated
06-14-20, 07:21 PM
#2
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,523
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4357 Post(s)
Liked 3,994 Times
in
2,665 Posts
If you want high quality, White Industries Freewheel and as far as chains for 1/8 I would go Izumi, DID or some of the nicer KMC chains.
I am running a White Industries trials Freewheel and DID Track Racing Pro chain on a Sugino Cool messenger chainring and it is a nice smooth drivetrain.
I am running a White Industries trials Freewheel and DID Track Racing Pro chain on a Sugino Cool messenger chainring and it is a nice smooth drivetrain.
06-14-20, 08:13 PM
#3
Old fart
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,788
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
Mentioned: 153 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3588 Post(s)
Liked 3,400 Times
in
1,934 Posts
Shimano BMX freewheels (not the sub-15t metric thread versions) are decent quality and affordable. Better than the Dicta, not as costly as the White Industries.
06-14-20, 08:17 PM
#4
Senior Member
+1 on White industries. I only run fixed, but I have never heard anything bad about White frewheels.
Ride Safe,
Joe
Ride Safe,
Joe
06-17-20, 08:36 PM
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Thanks everyone for the reply - I really appreciate it.
Is the sealed freewheel like White industries better and does it lasts longer? I would rather invest in something if it's going to last.
Is there a difference in 18T vs 16T freewheel - I have a 42T chainring. I found an 18T White Industries Freewheel https://www.redbike.ca/product/white...wheel-1818.htm - is that compatible with my 42T chainring.
How is this Shimano SF-1200 - https://bikedepot.com/product/shiman...ab-description
I found this chain https://www.amazon.ca/ES410JB-Single.../dp/B07RSG5HWR is this what Izumi chain that is recommended there is also a KMC Z410 Bicycle Chain - not sure if that is good
Thank you once again,
Is the sealed freewheel like White industries better and does it lasts longer? I would rather invest in something if it's going to last.
Is there a difference in 18T vs 16T freewheel - I have a 42T chainring. I found an 18T White Industries Freewheel https://www.redbike.ca/product/white...wheel-1818.htm - is that compatible with my 42T chainring.
How is this Shimano SF-1200 - https://bikedepot.com/product/shiman...ab-description
I found this chain https://www.amazon.ca/ES410JB-Single.../dp/B07RSG5HWR is this what Izumi chain that is recommended there is also a KMC Z410 Bicycle Chain - not sure if that is good
Thank you once again,
06-21-20, 06:07 PM
#7
bill nyecycles
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 3,328
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 789 Post(s)
Liked 350 Times
in
190 Posts
Here's the freewheels I buy https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...paws-freewheel
06-22-20, 05:32 AM
#8
Member
Thread Starter
Here's the freewheels I buy https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...paws-freewheel
06-22-20, 08:04 AM
#9
bill nyecycles
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 3,328
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 789 Post(s)
Liked 350 Times
in
190 Posts
I'm not sure, but I think the point of the $20 price point is that when it's done, you toss it and buy another one.
I'm on my 4th since I started riding SS and buying from Retrogression.
I'm on my 4th since I started riding SS and buying from Retrogression.
06-22-20, 09:46 AM
#10
Member
Thread Starter
06-22-20, 03:55 PM
#12
Hack
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,265
Bikes: TrueNorth CX bike, 88 Bianchi Strada (currently Sturmey'd), Yess World Cup race BMX, Pure Cruiser race BMX, RSD Mayor v3 Fatbike
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 347 Post(s)
Liked 190 Times
in
132 Posts
Box Components Buzz freewheels are really good as well. Can be hard to get in Canada - I've got one on my son's bike. Probably being replaced with a cassette hub soon.
Profile Racing Elite is probably the best you're going to get for thread-on freewheels.
I just pulled apart my ACS Main Drive freewheel - it stopped wheeling - was free in both directions. Luckily happened during a game of foot-down with my son, not coming out of the start gate. Pawls were just jammed. I cleaned out the old grease, about to reassemble. These are cheaper than the Shimano, better than the Dicta. The Main Drive are not as good as the Crossfire, but the Crossfire need a special 6-prong tool.
Other than the bearings, there are only 8 parts. And that includes the shims.
Shows the pawls
Profile Racing Elite is probably the best you're going to get for thread-on freewheels.
I just pulled apart my ACS Main Drive freewheel - it stopped wheeling - was free in both directions. Luckily happened during a game of foot-down with my son, not coming out of the start gate. Pawls were just jammed. I cleaned out the old grease, about to reassemble. These are cheaper than the Shimano, better than the Dicta. The Main Drive are not as good as the Crossfire, but the Crossfire need a special 6-prong tool.
Other than the bearings, there are only 8 parts. And that includes the shims.
Shows the pawls
