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Old 02-04-12 | 11:34 PM
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Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.
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Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.
I have some for Sachs (Maillard) or Sun Tour. If you need either you can email me by going to the Chain-L site (don't PM me here). Another source might be Yellow Jersey in Madison, and if you search for vintage freewheels, you might find other sources.
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Is there a source for freewheel spacers, I need some spacers but can't seem to find any.
do you mean the spacers between the cogs on a thread-on freewheel, or a spacer that will set the entire freewheel assembly further out on the hub?

i ask this because the former can be very freewheel specific whereas the latter are pretty generic.
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Old 02-05-12 | 08:07 AM
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do you mean the spacers between the cogs on a thread-on freewheel, or a spacer that will set the entire freewheel assembly further out on the hub?

i ask this because the former can be very freewheel specific whereas the latter are pretty generic.
I am looking for the ones that set the entire freewheel further out on hub.
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Old 02-05-12 | 08:43 AM
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you can use the shimano 10 spd ones that go behind the cassette about ~1mm thickness. also bb spacers 2.5mm. i know i collect them and hand them out as needed. i like it when they have food in there hand when walking in, not necessary but preferred. hint hint
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I am looking for the ones that set the entire freewheel further out on hub.
Well, that's easy. They're cheap and readily available in several thicknesses:

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.c...tem_id=BR-FWS1

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.c...tem_id=BR-FWS2

https://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.c...tem_id=BR-FWS3
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Another simple option is just using 3/8" lockwashers.. those are .10" width.. and add some 'stay put' into the spacing.
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