Originally Posted by
John E
Rant on: Why are 26T freewheels so scarce? This is the perfect size with the NR. Rant off.
+1. You'd think that with the number of NR and other short-cage racing derailleurs still in service, that 13-26 or 14-26 freewheels would be on some maker's list in addition to the ubiquitous 14-28.
Are you sure you need the 52T outer? For example, 48-39 / 13-28 would still give you a 100-inch top gear, while making the whole chain wrap and jockey wheel position problem easier to sort out.
+1 to this as well. After realizing that gears over 100" didn't make me go any faster (and just made my left knee ache), I've weeded them out of my bikes and have gotten a lot more use out of my big rings.
