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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 06:53 PM

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6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

After doing some research it looks like I can do...

After doing some research it looks like I can do a complete upgrade to a 7 spd for about $50 US. It's just a matter of how long I want to wait on China shipping haha. I might have the parts by next...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 02:38 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

Somebody did mention it earlier and that's what...

Somebody did mention it earlier and that's what got me thinking now. Thanks for the info, I'm thinking that will give me the best of all worlds high and low.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 01:01 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

Okay, here's a pic of what I have for a shifter....

Okay, here's a pic of what I have for a shifter. Suntour, indexed 6 speed on an old Giant Quasar. If I upgrade to a 7 speed, what will I have to do here and is it even possible? Thanks in advance,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 12:58 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

Yeah, but you guys are spinning. I maintain 64...

Yeah, but you guys are spinning. I maintain 64 RPM for most cruising and can maintain that all day, which is just too slow at my current gearing. If I speed up, I get winded really fast. I'm...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 12:55 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

I don't think going from a 52 to a 53 will give...

I don't think going from a 52 to a 53 will give me what I want. But thanks for that info. I found an old 48T and swapped it with a 42T on my MTB and love the higher range.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 08:39 AM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

Views: 1,636

Posted By Bigbus

A 21 might be a hard ride on the hills around...

A 21 might be a hard ride on the hills around here. Heck, the 28 has me huffing at times. But I am considering that 13-28 because that would give me an almost 8% increase in gearing. Amazing what a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-29-20, 08:36 AM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

Good Day, My math comes up with 86" on my 27"...

Good Day, My math comes up with 86" on my 27" tires. But yeah, I need to relearn how to ride haha

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-28-20, 07:49 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

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Posted By Bigbus

Hard to find one of them unless you want to buy...

Hard to find one of them unless you want to buy used 'vintage' and pay almost as much for a complete drivetrain upgrade. New rims, Cassette, etc But I will keep looking. I might at some point learn...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-28-20, 07:46 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

Views: 1,636

Posted By Bigbus

I already have a 52T up front. Not sure I'd have...

I already have a 52T up front. Not sure I'd have much more luck with finding anything larger. but will look into it. Thanks

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-28-20, 06:55 PM

Replies: 19

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

Views: 1,636

Posted By Bigbus

6 Spd Freewheel Upgrade ?

Okay, I'm still shopping for a new bike, but wondering if this old Giant might not be around a while longer if I can get the little things tweaked up on it. I want a taller high gear than the 14T it...

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