why do replacement cassettes cost more than replacement freewheels?
cassette consists of stamped steel cogs and plastic spacers
freewheel consists of stamped steel cogs and plastic spacers, plus a ratcheting body assembly
?the more complex item costs less?
why......? marketability ?
if this price discrepancy was fixed I wonder if freewheel bikes would exist?
although, thats for replacement parts.... as for initial costs of bike the cost of freehub wheel might outweigh a freewheel wheel.... unclear by how much tho?