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Old 03-13-16 | 07:15 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans

I like to have the least amount of noise possible in my drivetrains. That way, I can hear if there is an actual problem. Once, there was a deer standing in the middle of the MUP, looking at the couple who had just passed, and I had to yell to get it to move because my freewheel wasn't making any noise.

Heavier weight oil will dampen the sound, but the freewheel may not work as well in cold weather. I just use my garage oil can, which is filled with the remnants of whatever is in the cars, like 10w-30.
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