Re: [CR]needed inch pitch single speed english threaded freewheel

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Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 11:48:02 -0500
To: Rnitro1969@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]needed inch pitch single speed english threaded freewheel


Robbie Fellows asked:
>inch pitch single speed english threaded freewheel
>anyone got one lying around
>or can i make one ?

I've never seen a "store boughten" one, but I have seen 1/2" freewheels modified by grinding off every other tooth. Doesn't look too difficult, but I've never done it. Another job for one of my favorite tools, the bench grinder. Make sure not to overheat the sprocket.

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