Thread: can i use an old 5 speed cassette as a singlespeed freewheel?
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Old 12-14-10, 10:59 PM
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It should be fine... check your chain tension to make sure it isn't binding as that can cause some shudder.

If you are running the 52 tooth ring you should be running an 18-19 tooth cog in the rear to give you a knee friendly ratio.
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