14-30 6spd freewheels with shift gates?
06-27-16, 02:11 PM
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14-30 6spd freewheels with shift gates?
I'm looking to replace the freewheel on my old Fuji America soon. It currently has an old Suntour 6 spd (not ultra spacing) 14-30. I really like this gear range, it works well with my triple crankset, but I'm having a hell of a time finding a replacement with the same gears. Most of what I can find is 14-28, and I really don't want to lose my low gear for climbing, as my granny gear chainring is a 36.
Anyone have any ideas for reasonable-priced components to replace this while meeting my needs?
Anyone have any ideas for reasonable-priced components to replace this while meeting my needs?
06-27-16, 02:18 PM
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i'd buy a new sunrace 14-28t freewheel off ebay.
but if that doesn't work for you, maybe you can find a used suntour one from bikeforums.
i have 14-28t ird freewheels on my keepers.
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but if that doesn't work for you, maybe you can find a used suntour one from bikeforums.
i have 14-28t ird freewheels on my keepers.
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IRD sells 14-32 freewheels. If you have a Suntour rear derailleur that will almost certainly work for you.
06-27-16, 04:03 PM
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Classica 5/6/7-Speed Freewheels
if the $60 (plus shipping?) scares you, you might try a sunrace one first.
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BTW, don't even think about buying the older IRD Defiant freewheels which are on sale some places. They will fail. Stick to the new Classica freewheels.
06-27-16, 07:54 PM
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I'm willing to pay a bit for quality components, and I checked out the IRD page today and saw some nice-looking cranksets too. I think they're going to be my solution when I end up replacing my drivetrain soonish. I'm thinking a compact double with 13-28 gearing.
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Why don't you buy another Suntour? Within the past couple months I have bought two 14-30 6-speed FW's on Ebay quite cheaply. I much prefer an old Suntour in good condition to most of the new ones, even if the shifting is not as smooth as the ramped cogs. I also bought on Ebay a new Shimano 14-32 6-speed with ramped cogs, that's a slightly wider range than what you're looking for but it has a smooth gear progression (unlike their 14-34's).
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...Just sayin'
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A picture of the suspect
might also provide the OP with more information and additional options. 
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