Freewheel options
02-04-19 | 12:27 AM
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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.
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.
02-04-19 | 06:00 AM
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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).
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).
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