Originally Posted by
sloar
46-24, 26-14 7 speed freewheel and all the bearing have been cleaned and repacked.
Hmmm freewheel. My Phil Wood FW hub was proof but the others a bit more temperamental. You are lucky a shimano 14-28 is an easy side grade. I averaged two rain infested commuting winter's per freewheel. Never had an issue touring at 260lbs loaded with food and water.
+1 for repacking the rear bearings. The Craigslist list 1993 c-dale garage queen I own required the freewheel removal destruction method.