Installing a new freewheel
04-08-10, 12:29 PM
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Installing a new freewheel
I have a flip flop hub, and running a 16 tooth SS freewheel curently. My question is this; can I put the current freewheel on the other side of the hub,keeping the 16 t while I install a new 18t freewheel on the current drive side. essentially a flip flop hub running two freewheels.
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04-08-10, 01:21 PM
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nice idea, poor execution
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If your chain is so short your wheel is all the way forward in the dropouts, you'll need to make it longer for the 18T. If you have at least 1/4" of room to move the axle forward with your current setup, it's probably long enough.
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Thanks, yeah I've got plenty of room. The bike is new,as is the chain. The chain is loose again. This will be the second time I've had to adjust it. I guess this is normal.
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