Freewheeling BB replacement
01-16-08, 11:11 AM
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Freewheeling BB replacement
I have an old Schwinn World Tourist that I set out to work on today. Sure enough it has a freewheeling bottom bracket, grrr. Once I remove it, will the bottom bracket shell have standard English threading?
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01-16-08, 01:30 PM
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I answered my own question. Standard english bb threading. Upon examination this shimano front freewheel system is a terrible notion. Yuck.
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But, you could shift while coasting!!! 
There was also a version for one piece cranks as well...
The only other thing needed is to replace the freewheel with a standard freewheel... otherwise I believe you end up with a messy situation... No coasting, and if you try, the chain will tighten up on the bottom, and loosen up on the top, placing a strain on the RD.
There was also a version for one piece cranks as well...
The only other thing needed is to replace the freewheel with a standard freewheel... otherwise I believe you end up with a messy situation... No coasting, and if you try, the chain will tighten up on the bottom, and loosen up on the top, placing a strain on the RD.
