Bicycle Mechanics - Freewheel spacers

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cyclist2000
02-04-12, 10:34 PM
Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.

FBinNY
02-04-12, 10:49 PM
Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.

I have some for Sachs (Maillard) or Sun Tour. If you need either you can email me by going to the Chain-L site (don't PM me here). Another source might be Yellow Jersey in Madison, and if you search for vintage freewheels, you might find other sources.
hueyhoolihan
02-05-12, 12:01 AM
Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.

do you mean the spacers between the cogs on a thread-on freewheel, or a spacer that will set the entire freewheel assembly further out on the hub?

i ask this because the former can be very freewheel specific whereas the latter are pretty generic.

cyclist2000
02-05-12, 07:07 AM
do you mean the spacers between the cogs on a thread-on freewheel, or a spacer that will set the entire freewheel assembly further out on the hub?

i ask this because the former can be very freewheel specific whereas the latter are pretty generic.

I am looking for the ones that set the entire freewheel further out on hub.
reptilezs
02-05-12, 07:43 AM
you can use the shimano 10 spd ones that go behind the cassette about ~1mm thickness. also bb spacers 2.5mm. i know i collect them and hand them out as needed. i like it when they have food in there hand when walking in, not necessary but preferred. hint hint
JohnDThompson
02-05-12, 09:05 AM
I am looking for the ones that set the entire freewheel further out on hub.

Well, that's easy. They're cheap and readily available in several thicknesses:

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS1

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS2

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS3
SortaGrey
02-05-12, 09:10 AM
Well, that's easy. They're cheap and readily available in several thicknesses:

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS1



https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS2

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=34452242056&d=single&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Spacers&tc=Bottom-Bracket,-Cassette-and-Freewheel&item_id=BR-FWS3

Another simple option is just using 3/8" lockwashers.. those are .10" width.. and add some 'stay put' into the spacing.