These freewheels are rare because they were doggone expensive. About $45 way back when I think.
Shimano was not looking to compete with Suntour in this arena.
Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ
> An esteemed List member reminds me that I did not a address one issue:
>
> "What sort of condition is the FW in?"
>
> 1) Oily cogs.
> 2) Spins properly.
> 3) Looks ok.
> 4) I did not test this on a bike, but it doesn't look like it will slip
under load. I just don't have a bike that takes a 7-cog FW to test it on.
But, the only guarantee is that the winner can return it for any reason
within a reasonable time, risking only the postage both ways.
>
> thanks
>
> harvey sachs
> mcLean VA
> +++++++++++++++++
> original post:
> Late last month, I posted a note that I had a Mavic-hub rear wheel FS,
> with DA 7-speed FW, 13-21. A list member said he wanted the FW:
>
> "I'd go $20 shipped for the FW if in useable condition."
>
> So, I sold the wheel locally, w/o the FW, to try to satisfy as many
> folks as possible.
>
> Let him know that he'd won it, but have had no reply, though he's posted
> since to the list. Thus, it's again for sale. $20 includes US shipping.
> Outer cog marked "MF 7400 7S".
>
> As is my custom, winner gets picked 24 hr. after CR digest mode is
> posted. personal checks are ok, list member gonna burn me for $20?
>
> Harvey Sachs
> mcLean VA