Originally Posted by
tgot
I realize the 7-speed option is a lot more taking on a bike-hobby, vs. just riding.
But, I was on bikeparts dot com and happened to see that new Microshift 6/7 speed long-cage RD, with the claw attachment, were only $13. Listed max is 32t, so that may or may not be enough depending on the freewheel you choose.
Thanks for checking this out for me. That is a super cheap derailleur. I could pair that to the IRD- speed|range|cogs: 7sp|13-32t|13,15,17,21,24,28,32
That IRD is a bit expensive for some reason ($80). But at least that means I get free shipping
I'm going to try to fix my current freewheel. If that doesn't work, that's a great option. I do like 24,28,32 as my low gears. Clearly i need the low gears, since the lowest gear is the one that wore out on my current freewheel.
I'm pasting hear pictures of my current freewheel and the derailleur
rear derailleur on lowest gear
Worn freewheel. The lowest gear is the worst.
spacing
on the lowest gear.