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I only saw one tooth having a chip on it on the OP's freewheel. I've ridden freewheels with a single whole tooth missing and never noticed it having any effect.

Based on my experiences, I would put that one in service with new chain, and would expect a good service life from it.

Those really were the best-ever freewheels for friction-shift bikes imo.

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Originally Posted by CliffordK (Post 20778034)

If you have the derailleur, go by what you have, not by what it says on a website.

You don't need a lot of clearance when you get to the largest sprocket, you just don't want the derailleur jockey wheels to be bumping on the sprocket.

B-Screw adjustment?

Anyway, by looking at the derailleur on the bike, you might be able to estimate what it would look like with a sprocket 2 teeth larger. Also look at your chain wrap (big/big vs small/small gear combos).

Did you say you were heading to the co-op? Perhaps they could loan you a 6 or 7 speed cassette to try out (or allow an exchange).

Not a bad idea. I've got a new freewheel in the mail already with a 26. Since I'm used to it, it should be fine. But next time I'm at the co-op maybe I'll try out a 28 just to see. Thanks for the advice.