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ryanlovesyou 04-01-08 03:06 PM

Motobecane Messenger Question
 
Yeah I know there are too many dumb threads about this, but I have one quick question. My girlfriend just ordered one so I'm getting some stuff to upgrade/change (better tires, she wants flat bars, etc). What size freewheel does it come with, because it only says free bonus freewheel. She's tiny so I want to make sure to order one if needed so that she has a gear she can reasonably push.

Build your own 04-01-08 03:10 PM

It seems that most bikes come with a 16

metaljim 04-01-08 03:50 PM

i've noticed a lot of SS bikes with 18t freewheels.

jim-bob 04-01-08 03:56 PM

My singlespeed has a 16/19 freewheel.

tekhna 04-01-08 04:13 PM

I just got mine yesterday and put it together. So far it's been a ton of fun. Feels so natural. I took my roadie out for a long ride today and it felt odd.

ryanlovesyou 04-01-08 04:55 PM

Lol anybody have an answer that I can actually use?

zerstuckelung 04-01-08 06:46 PM

You'll probably need SRAM Red brake calipers... that or Nashbar.

DieselDan 04-01-08 06:50 PM

16T. Just don't cross thread it when installing it, and please grease the hub threads first.

ryanlovesyou 04-01-08 06:56 PM


Originally Posted by DieselDan (Post 6445139)
16T. Just don't cross thread it when installing it, and please grease the hub threads first.

Thanks for the answer... I know how to work on bikes. I just didn't know what size freewheel came with it as packaged. I don't think she can push 48/16 so I'm going to get her like a 19 or something.


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