Adding a Freewheel First Time Build
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Adding a Freewheel First Time Build
Hello!
So I'm about to get a 2016 Kilo TT Pro and like most bikes on bikesdirect they only have a Fixed gear on. No freewheels. This is my first bike and I have no prior experience. I'd like to have the option to switch between the both. Anyways my question is which Freewheel cog would be the best? Most places don't have that many reviews and was wondering if any of you have freewheels that could give some feedback.
I was looking at this one
Shimano Single-Speed Freewheels
Also if it makes any difference here is the kilo I am getting
Save Up to 60% Off Mercier Fixie Singlespeed Track Bikes - Kilo TT PRO
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
So I'm about to get a 2016 Kilo TT Pro and like most bikes on bikesdirect they only have a Fixed gear on. No freewheels. This is my first bike and I have no prior experience. I'd like to have the option to switch between the both. Anyways my question is which Freewheel cog would be the best? Most places don't have that many reviews and was wondering if any of you have freewheels that could give some feedback.
I was looking at this one
Shimano Single-Speed Freewheels
Also if it makes any difference here is the kilo I am getting
Save Up to 60% Off Mercier Fixie Singlespeed Track Bikes - Kilo TT PRO
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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If you want a good freewheel, White Industries is the way to go. In my experience, ACS and Shimano freewheels are not noticeably better than Dicta (ymmv), so just spend the $10 on one of those at first. As for actually installing the freewheel, if you're capable of opening a jar with a threaded or "screw-on" lid, you already possess the necessary skill set - you just have to figure out how to do it in reverse.
Godspeed, young noob.
Godspeed, young noob.
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As far as using a single cog, I usually see folks go with a 16 or 17.
If you're consider a freewheel.. I wouldn't buy a current production freewheel, I'd buy something produced back during that period when the freewheel was still king. My favorites are the Sachs (SRAM) ARIS (6/7/8) and the Dura-Ace MF-7400 (6/7/8).
If you're consider a freewheel.. I wouldn't buy a current production freewheel, I'd buy something produced back during that period when the freewheel was still king. My favorites are the Sachs (SRAM) ARIS (6/7/8) and the Dura-Ace MF-7400 (6/7/8).
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As far as using a single cog, I usually see folks go with a 16 or 17.
If you're consider a freewheel.. I wouldn't buy a current production freewheel, I'd buy something produced back during that period when the freewheel was still king. My favorites are the Sachs (SRAM) ARIS (6/7/8) and the Dura-Ace MF-7400 (6/7/8).
If you're consider a freewheel.. I wouldn't buy a current production freewheel, I'd buy something produced back during that period when the freewheel was still king. My favorites are the Sachs (SRAM) ARIS (6/7/8) and the Dura-Ace MF-7400 (6/7/8).
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I have a WI on my Phil hub and it's flawless in terms of being centered.
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