got a freewheel, now what?
03-10-08, 12:58 PM
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got a freewheel, now what?
so i am getting the motobecane messenger...it has a freewheel hub on it...what do i have to add to it to make it a single speed that can coast? i guess im kinda looking for the part i have to buy in order to do this...sorry im such a noob, i read sheldons stuff but it didnt hlp too much 
links would be nice
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03-10-08, 01:01 PM
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If it has a freewheel it coasts. Just make sure you have two brakes.
03-10-08, 01:06 PM
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It should come ready to go once you put on the wheels, stem/bars, and pedals.
If you have any doubts, have a knowledgeable friend, co-op, or bike shop check it out before you ride.
If you have any doubts, have a knowledgeable friend, co-op, or bike shop check it out before you ride.
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According to BD's site, the bike ships with a freewheel, although it doesn't say what size.
If you don't like the gearing, you will need another. More teeth will mean an easier gear to push, but if you choose one too big, you will have to get a new chain.
You might wish to contact BD to see what size you will be getting and if it ships installed or not.
If you don't like the gearing, you will need another. More teeth will mean an easier gear to push, but if you choose one too big, you will have to get a new chain.
You might wish to contact BD to see what size you will be getting and if it ships installed or not.
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so i am getting the motobecane messenger...it has a freewheel hub on it...what do i have to add to it to make it a single speed that can coast? i guess im kinda looking for the part i have to buy in order to do this...sorry im such a noob, i read sheldons stuff but it didnt hlp too much
links would be nice
links would be nice
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03-10-08, 06:36 PM
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Wow, de ja vue here. I just posted this yesterday elsewhere.
When you get the Messenger, you will have to assemble it. The freewheel will not be attached to the hub, but the fixed cog will. Put a thin coat of grease on the threads, then screw the freewheel on with the removal notches facing out. Don't cross thread. Pedaling will tighten it down more.
You could also pay a shop to do the assembly. I charge $69.99+ tax.
When you get the Messenger, you will have to assemble it. The freewheel will not be attached to the hub, but the fixed cog will. Put a thin coat of grease on the threads, then screw the freewheel on with the removal notches facing out. Don't cross thread. Pedaling will tighten it down more.
You could also pay a shop to do the assembly. I charge $69.99+ tax.
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