Thanks nfmisso, looks like I'll be opting for a 13t then. That may actually already be what's already on there now. But I'll be opting for a Shimano 13-28t freewheel, I'd like to keep the same wheelset for now out of cost concerns. Thanks for the wheel recommendation though, I'll remember it for later!

tjspiel, thanks for the hyperglide recommendation. It's going to depend on what he has (I want to support my LBS for being so helpful with this) but I'll ask for it and see. I definitely plan on getting a new freewheel regardless just so future removals can be easy. Kind of the same as above with regards to the wheel, I'd prefer not to right now to keep costs down. Aside from weight concerns (it's pretty heavy) there's not much reason to switch out at this point. The wheels have held up extremely well. I'm not excluding the possibility of a future upgrade, however.

On that note, and as an amendment to my last post, internet searching has revealed a guaranteed way to safely remove the freewheel without harming the wheel itself. It is still destructive to the freewheel, but that's okay. Park Tools and the Sheldon Brown website have handy guides on the subject, and I found the corresponding parts on my freewheel. I don't have the tools to remove it here (two chain wrenches are required, as well as a hammer and punch and a vise grip) but disassembly will be simple once returning to the shop tomorrow. End result for Denali owners is, it is an inconvenience for sure not having the appropriate tools but removal is still possible using the alternate method. Links to these methods:

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...uctive-removal

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html#disassembly

I will take care of this tomorrow and will look into a new hyperglide freewheel, I love perfect shifts. Updates then.
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