Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
You can't tell from this picture. Looks as if you have a Shimano Uniglide cassette or freewheel. I think I can see a "600" behind the dropout. If this is the case, it is a freewheel. A freewheel is an easy swap. If a cassette, more problematic.
The uniglide is not 100% compatible with hyperglide cassettes. Can you take the wheel off and take a closeup picture of just the smallest cog?
Thank you All for some comprehensive responses. This is all new to me, so I am still on the learning curve :-).
I will ask the owner regarding the cassette, as the bike is packed in a box and ready for shipping. I have never seen the bike, just bought it online and I am trying to plan for some unknown. I will probably replace the chain anyway, but may leave the crankset as it is and maybe replace the cassette, if I find out what type it is, and will update here.
By the way, I have a lot of pictures, so maybe this one will bring more light...
Really appreciate your help.
