Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
does the freewheel itself make contact with the spoke bends or the hub flange once its screwed on?
It is not touching any of the spokes or anywhere close to it. It seems as if on the inside of the freewheel, it narrows and this catches on outer cup of the hub. I have included pictures because I am sure I am not using the correct terms.
This looks like it is hitting:
on this section of the hub and pushing it tight:
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
are you screwing it on the right way with the notches facing away from the hub?
Yes. The side that the freewheel removal tool fits into is facing outwards, away from the hub.
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
does the hub spin freely on its axle without the freewheel on?
Yes. I have been riding it fixed for the past couple of weeks with no issues. Once I loosen the freewheel the hub spins fine. When I put it back on and it tightens from the pedals turning, the hub tightens and locks up and the wheel stops spinning.
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
is your chain long enough so that its not "crackling" tight?
Yes. I am not leaving much slack but its definitely not on so tight it would cause any issues.
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
if, without the wheel on the bike, you screw on the freewheel, can you ratchet the freewheel in the other direction?
yes