Freewheel choices
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Freewheel choices
I've got a Regina 6-speed freewheel but I'm considering using a Shimano HG freewheel because EVERYONE says they are much better.
On eBay, I've found some but there's also IRD, SunRace and Sunlite. They look to be HG knock-offs and they are cheaper.
Are these other brands worthy or should I stick to the tried and true?
On eBay, I've found some but there's also IRD, SunRace and Sunlite. They look to be HG knock-offs and they are cheaper.
Are these other brands worthy or should I stick to the tried and true?
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The Sunrace is fine for the price as is the Sunlite and they do have the (twisted teeth) and work very well.
The IRD freewheels are around $50.00 and I have heard some bad things about them, but no first hand experience.
The IRD freewheels are around $50.00 and I have heard some bad things about them, but no first hand experience.
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eBay has these brands at Buy Now prices in the mid-20's. The Dura-Ace freewheels must be made of gold plated titanium or something. And they all seem to be 13-19 straight blocks.
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I use both Sunrace and Simano and have been happy with both. Check out Loose Screws:
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=854863410441
They have some really good prices.
Marc
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=854863410441
They have some really good prices.
Marc
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It is also tough to find my favored ranges of 13-26 and 14-26. 26T is the upper limit for most old school "racing" or short cage derailleurs. Fortunately, there are relatively few configurations for the lower gear cog positions and I still have a stash of 26T SunTours and Shimanos for substitution duty. I have changed a 14-16-18-21-24-28 ultra6 to a 14-16-18-21-24-26 for Capo #2. Works great with my 49-46 half-step, since I don't cross large-large.
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