Originally Posted by
HillRider
And a lot of patients to replace those 50 or so tiny bearing balls. Unless you have way more time than money a new freewheel is a cheap investment.
+1
I hate telling someone
not to do maintenance but let's face it, the freewheel is the least important bearing on a bicycle as it only spins when coasting under no load. If it spins freely, it's fine. The teeth will probably wear out before it becomes worthwhile to tear open the body and service it.