Originally Posted by trackandtrials

It just depends whether or not you want to consider a freewheel as a consumable. With the ACS/Shimano/Cheap BMX freewheels, you assume a certain lifespan (like a chain or something) and replace every so often for not much money.

With a White Ind, you are buying a quality component that you shouldn't have to replace until the teeth wear out, and that should take a looong time with the hardened steel they use. Whether or it lasts ~6 times longer in order to make up the price difference is the main question.