David H.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Angelino now in Oak Park, Michigan
Posts: 127
Bikes: 92 Koga-Myata road bike, 07' Gunnar Rockhound 29'er mtb, 06' Kona Cinder Cone 69'er Gravel Bike, Windsor 8 spd IGH steel commuter, 99' Trek 520 tourer, Minnesota 1.0 Fatbike
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For the newbies or non-do it yourselfer's out there don't believe everything you read. I respectfully think andychrist is taking his internet handle a bit too seriously. If someone is having trouble with their 7-spd "Mega-Range" shimano freewheel please rest assured that this freewheel has been around for quite awhile now and is a great choice for having a low granny gear within the confines of only 7 gears to choose from and shifts just fine if set up correctly. Often times a rear derailer can be more of the issue and that can be upgraded if not adjusted to suit you. Speaking of which; There is NO SUCH THING as a bike that is not upgradeable. We have already read and been given links by the great folks here that you can get 12mm adapters if you choose to trade out the rear wheelset. Just one small example of the many ways you can upgrade. Bikes are so great because they can give you an entry into more self-sustained habits like maintenance and repairs. Your LBS will usually be happy too if you want to pay them to upgrade components after these wear out.
This is a great thread. I have been drooling on an Atlas down at my local store. I may have to break down and get it now that I am employed again...