NOOB...Budget Build -- Freewheel vs. Freehub
04-13-07, 12:25 PM
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NOOB...Budget Build -- Freewheel vs. Freehub
have a 78 Continental frame that I got for free which is in the process of a SS conversion. Ashtabula crank runs smooth and 39T chainring paired with a 15T cog should give me the ride I'm looking for, plus chrome CR still has nice shine and gives it a cool, vintage look. Have most basic parts covered by leftovers from past projects (Brakes, Bars, saddle, ect.) but now am stuck on a wheelset.
Don't want to drop TOO much $$$ on this, as it will be my designated beater [have a decent CF Trek 2100 and a daily-rider SS (48x16) World Sport]. Looked aorund and can get a decent freewheel set for round 20 bucks (Used) and the BMX cog for a little less @ Harris. Just worried about the re-dish work. LBS said it would run bout 30 bucks, but said chances were 50/50 that they could make the setup work ("We wil have to see what we can do..."). If 50/50, don't want to drop a load of cash just to make it work.
Have a Shimano 105 freehub/single cog/spacers setup on the W. Sport and the chainline is perfect, but it looks like the cheapest freehub wheelset I can get is going to run me 100 bucks + S/H from bicyclewheels.com then add SS cog and spacers. Freewheel/BMX cog vs. Freehub/cog/spacers...? Thoughts? Opinions? thanks
Don't want to drop TOO much $$$ on this, as it will be my designated beater [have a decent CF Trek 2100 and a daily-rider SS (48x16) World Sport]. Looked aorund and can get a decent freewheel set for round 20 bucks (Used) and the BMX cog for a little less @ Harris. Just worried about the re-dish work. LBS said it would run bout 30 bucks, but said chances were 50/50 that they could make the setup work ("We wil have to see what we can do..."). If 50/50, don't want to drop a load of cash just to make it work.
Have a Shimano 105 freehub/single cog/spacers setup on the W. Sport and the chainline is perfect, but it looks like the cheapest freehub wheelset I can get is going to run me 100 bucks + S/H from bicyclewheels.com then add SS cog and spacers. Freewheel/BMX cog vs. Freehub/cog/spacers...? Thoughts? Opinions? thanks
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that seems pretty steep for the cheapest freehub setup you can find. did you try craig's list? ebay?
seems like the best way to cut costs would be either find a cheaper freehub wheelset or get a spoke wrench and do the dishing of the freewheel set yourself. then you'd only be out the cost of non driveside spokes if anything. you can do it!
seems like the best way to cut costs would be either find a cheaper freehub wheelset or get a spoke wrench and do the dishing of the freewheel set yourself. then you'd only be out the cost of non driveside spokes if anything. you can do it!
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Get the cheapest track wheelset from bicyclewheels.com and add a BMX cog. Formula hubs kick ass.
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