any updates on quality of current IRD freewheels
01-04-13, 02:54 PM
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any updates on quality of current IRD freewheels
Any one have any updates on quality of recent IRD freewheels. Lots of posts in the past about issues. Anything current?
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01-04-13, 03:19 PM
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+1 No issues with any I've purchased (all have been in the last 18 months).
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Universal Cycles also sells these in 5,6 and 7 speed variations:
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1665
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=1665
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On a related note, the ever-popular and inexpensive SunRace freewheels lately have come packed with thick grease, and when flushed out have what seems to be rather rough/noisy bearings.
Still a fantastic deal for a fully-chromed 13-25t 7-speed freewheel, so I bought a few more, and if I have to I'll put the new cogs on a body from one of the older 7sp mega-range freewheels that I have almost no use for.
Still a fantastic deal for a fully-chromed 13-25t 7-speed freewheel, so I bought a few more, and if I have to I'll put the new cogs on a body from one of the older 7sp mega-range freewheels that I have almost no use for.
01-08-13, 12:03 AM
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If anyone is interested, I located a stock of NOS Sachs 7 speed freewheels on the weekend and will be looking at them again in about a month, seller wanted 25.00 per fw.
I could facilitate for anyone who was interested.
I could facilitate for anyone who was interested.
01-08-13, 05:13 AM
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bought two ird 5-speeds last year without issue. one from universal and the other from outside outfitters (iirc). the new sunrace i bought off ebay rcently has also performed well.
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Size matters. 13-25, 14-25, 13-27, hopefully including a 17.
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I've had a 13-32 7sp on a bike for four years and it works great. Recently I purchased a 14-34 6sp for another bike. When I checked it, it didn't have that typical ratcheting sound! I called the IRD distributor and was told that was normal. WHAT? When I objected, they sent me another freewheel that checked out the same as the first. I was told not to return the first one. When I called them back, I asked whether the freewheels they sent might be part of the VERSION ONE SERIES OF A FEW YEARS AGO THAT HAD UNACCEPTABLE FAIL RATES. They didn't answer my question directly. I still have the two 14-34 freewheels that I don't really trust.
01-08-13, 01:40 PM
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I've had a 13-32 7sp on a bike for four years and it works great. Recently I purchased a 14-34 6sp for another bike. When I checked it, it didn't have that typical ratcheting sound! I called the IRD distributor and was told that was normal. WHAT? When I objected, they sent me another freewheel that checked out the same as the first. I was told not to return the first one. When I called them back, I asked whether the freewheels they sent might be part of the VERSION ONE SERIES OF A FEW YEARS AGO THAT HAD UNACCEPTABLE FAIL RATES. They didn't answer my question directly. I still have the two 14-34 freewheels that I don't really trust.
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01-08-13, 02:03 PM
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I've always lubed my freewheels with some Sturmey Archer oil and they get really quiet, and work just fine. Other than sneaking up on people if I am riding on a MUP.
01-08-13, 02:05 PM
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They're not going to sleep with your wife; just use them. If they're too loud for your liking put some oil in them. They're just consumables and nothing terrible is going to happen should they fail.
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01-08-13, 02:46 PM
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No big deal; just walk to the nearest house and ask for help.
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They might, if size matters.
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I've looked at the various webpages on these but don't see any indication as to the threading. What am I missing?
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01-09-13, 08:06 AM
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Non-ISO freewheel threadings have been obsolete for some time now.
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