Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,071
Likes: 2,164
From: NW Ohio
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
Chances are, the bike came with the standard 14-28 freewheel. Maybe the owner was having trouble climbing hills in his area. Swapping to a 14-32 freewheel would be an easy $10 solution.
On the other hand, some bikes did come with larger freewheels. My Fuji S12-S has a 14-30.