Hi all, brooklyn delivery guy here, putting about 100 miles a week into my Windsor the hour, and couldnt be happier. I have a few questions that i would love to hear this forums input on.

1) i see a lot of talk about "dead links" on chains that make the cogs wear out faster. What should i look out for?

2) Is it possible to create a double sided rear freewheel? With one side being 16, and the other being maybe 14?

3) as an addendum, is the difference between a 16 and 14 teeth rear cog dramatic enough that this would be worth it? Im often asked to ride for 10-11 days at a time, and need some way to get relief.

4) I have had this windsor for about a year, and have put it through some serious rainy conditions (i have to, after all). Is it too late to rust proof my bike? Will the frame disintegrate eventually. That is too bad as i would love to have preserved the frame for many years.

5) my stem is starting to creak. Lose some weight/get a new stem?

6) random stickers on a bike. Cheesy, right?

1) never heard of a "dead link"
2)There are double freewheels but they require a double crank to get the correct chainline and to take up chain slack. Do you mean a flip/flop hub with two freewheels? Yes, you can do that.
3)it is a big difference. Why not try it out.
4) if there is water just sitting inside the frame, that sucks. if not, you may still be able to get in there and apply Frame Saver
5) you probably need to lightly oil or grease the contact points of the stem
6)go for it

Already did



Tease if you must..

4. When is the last time reported their bike disintegrating?