Originally Posted by
Kactus
Why would a 7 sp tend to bend axles more than 6 sps if they are both 126 spacing?
It wouldn't. I've just experienced the problems with 7 and 8 speed freewheels and didn't think before I typed.
One other thing which may be coloring my perceptions is that I ride the 7+ speed bikes MUCH more and demand MUCH more of them. To be honest, I'd probably never notice or even care if the axle on my 2x5 Varsity were slightly bent, (but I don't think it is).