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Old 08-28-22, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jccaclimber
Is the inside of the freewheel designed in a way that rubs the bearing?
I’ve seen a rare freewheel where the last couple threads are undersized, putting a larger than usual squeeze on the hub.
I'm able to thread the freewheel on backwards so I don't think so.

I'm with you Andy. I've never had problems with loose ball hubs.

Pic of the bearing and its position in the threads.

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