recommendation for freewheel?
10-06-14, 01:56 AM
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commu*ist spy
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recommendation for freewheel?
Are there general go to brands for freewheels that are good values in terms of quality and price? I found dicta, but I they appear to be crap according to reviews. I just need something to get around, not looking for any performance gains.
I'm looking for 44/14 or 44/15 for longer solo flat commutes, or even group rides. I prefer 14, because the fixed side is already 16, so more variety would be nice. I might have to get rid of a link to leave space on the dropout (or whatever you call it on fixies), but that's ok.
I'm looking for 44/14 or 44/15 for longer solo flat commutes, or even group rides. I prefer 14, because the fixed side is already 16, so more variety would be nice. I might have to get rid of a link to leave space on the dropout (or whatever you call it on fixies), but that's ok.
Last edited by spectastic; 10-06-14 at 02:05 AM.
10-06-14, 05:40 AM
#4
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ACS claws I've never had real problems with. 44t chainrings are ugly, get a bigger one.
10-06-14, 06:07 PM
#6
commu*ist spy
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I found a sturmey archer freewheel for $10 on ebay. I think they're decent?
I never considered white industries. not going to buy a freewheel that costs as much as my wheelset, no matter how good people say it is..
I never considered white industries. not going to buy a freewheel that costs as much as my wheelset, no matter how good people say it is..
10-06-14, 07:51 PM
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Fixed cogs down to 12T should be readily available; Phil makes an 11T fixed cog, but it requires a special lockring to provide chain clearance. Single freewheels for standard hub threads don't get smaller than 16T because the ratchet mechanism takes up space.
Shimano BMX freewheels are a good value, in my experience.
Shimano BMX freewheels are a good value, in my experience.
