biking-and-stuff Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I need a 15t (back) freewheel, does anyone know any good brands or have any links to good freewheels, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Good luck with that, I'll get it over with now since someone's going to say it... you're better off getting a FFW and rear sprocket. May I ask what bike you have? also what cranks are you using? Might even work out cheaper than a decent 15t... unless you're using a low end Onza, like the rip, then you'll need a new crankset.. I'm waffling now... Sorry.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking-and-stuff Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I have a m.a.d. phase 1.1 I'm new to this, what even is a 'FFW'? and I don't know what crank I have, I'm at school atm so I can't check either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 FFW is a front freewheel, so If you change your cranks you could fit a 18t freewheel to the front. This is most common on trials bikes. Your alternative is to find a 15t rear freewheel, ENO and VIZ both do trials specific 16t freewheels, but Im not sure if they need to be threaded a certain way ? anyone ? Otherwise you could change your rear hub to a freehub, like a Hope Pro 2 Trials (Single Speed) or a Chris King are good for trials, but not necessary, but it will depend on your dropouts, if they are 135mm apart you can do this. Personally, I would look for a second hand rear wheel with a working freehub on it, the other solutions will probably be more expensive, and the freewheel you have on will probably be hard to get off unless you have a decent bench mounted vice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking-and-stuff Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've heard that front freewheels are no good for street trials (which is what I'll be doing) and they will shred your trousers, is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Only if you wear baggy trousers and run a half ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking-and-stuff Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Only if you wear baggy trousers and run a half ring. so are FFW good for street or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Very good, it seems that around 80% of all bikes (excluding inspireds) have them. I used a rear hub twice and a ffw about 8 times. Use what's more accessible to you, both are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Very good, it seems that around 80% of all bikes (excluding inspireds) have them. I used a rear hub twice and a ffw about 8 times. Use what's more accessible to you, both are good I second that, the new inspired have them too. I run a rear freehub, but FFW is great and I don't notice any difference apart from rear hubs are better in sandy places.Also: as far as 18t freewheel go, people seem to recommend the Echo SL 108 and the Tensile 60 ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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