is there a good freewheel that goes with this? or will it depend on the bike?
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The freewheel you need depends on what wheel you have. The freewheel doesn't generally need to be replaced with the cassette.
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Freewheels and cassettes are two different and non-compatible gear clusters for the rear hub of derailer bicycles. If you are buying a new gear cluster and are presently using a 7 speed cassette, best to buy a direct replacement cassette gear cluster. If you bought a cassette and found out your hub was older and used freewheels then those are also available. Go to the Sheldon Brown website for a more complete description of both gear systems.
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A 'freewheel' gear cluster is self contained & threads directly onto the threaded hub. Your rear hub type determines if you use either 1) Threaded Freewheel or 2) Cassette Cluster (which this one is...), that fits a splined rotating & ratcheting hub called a 'Freehub'. It can be confusing for a novice. Note that the 'Freewheel' is the older type, & found widely on cheaper or older bikes. Newer bikes or higher end bikes almost always have a Cassette / Freehub type layout. Hope this helps !
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Just to be clear: The HG50 -7 cassette is used on a free hub. A free wheel would use some thing like a Shimano MF-HG37 sprocket set. These parts and the tools used are not interchangable.
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In short, yes. It's one-piece freewheel that screws on. You don't need any tools, hand-tight is fine (but snug it down), it will tighten up as you pedal. And put a little grease on the threads first. You will probably need a tool to remove the old freewheel though. More info: http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
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Yes, that is how my bike is set up. Fixed cog on right, free wheel on left, or vice versa, depending on how you want to ride. Good luck
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Recommend buy the spokes, (freewheel remover & rim , asneeded) and build yourself. It is not that hard and there are a few good books that explain the various techniques.For the cost of a handful of spokes and about 2 hours work you will not only have a good wheel, but also the experience and understanding for keeping wheels round and true; which all regular riders should have.The Bike Buff
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I agree with Teresa. I'm not an expert on these products, but I'll share my decision calculus (for whatever that's worth). I looked for durable construction - heavy tubes with solid welds and a stable base. I also looked for the heaviest flywheel - weight of the flywheel for this type of device seems important as I recall from HS physics... I also looked for the ability to customize with my own saddle and pedals. I've used this model daily for about a year. No complaints so far.
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yes it will take a standard ACS or SHIMANO BMX freewheel. 1/8 inch is fine. I would get the wide tape. the quality of this will is decent, but if you have the money I would go at least one grade better. it's about the cheapest wheel there is. the hub is that weak point.
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I do believe your present bike is also a 7 speed as is the freewheel your giving thought to purchasing.A special tool is needed to remove the current freewheel from your wheel.Best option, take your wheel and your new gears (freewheel) to a bike shop.They'll swap them out for a few bucks.Check the chain length after you replace the wheel.That freewheel is a good. I bought one myself.Ride safe. Have fun !
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I assume you actually mean between the cranks and flywheel since all pedals spin freely. The answer is no, it does not "freewheel." That's how all spin bikes work and that's what makes them different from an old-school "exercise" bike. It's a direct connection from the crank sprocket to the flywheel via the chain and there is no freewheel on the flywheel &#128522;
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It is not a freewheel. no pedaling, no motion.It is a rather sturdy wheel and can provide a good (adjustable) speed rate and workout.
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Check this link, which depicts a compatible freewheel: Shimano Tourney 7Spd 14-28T Freewheel
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No you need a FreeWheel type sprocket 6,7,or 8 speed available here http://www.amazon.com/sprocket-bicycle-chain-complete-accessories/forum/Fx3UFVVOO3Q29FB/Tx2DIFYOFGFJTR6/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B000AO9KUC&cdEmailView;=8b290b24-c1b7-4323-9388-0ac7910c1df6.Tx2DIFYOFGFJTR6&cdShowAnswer;=1&forceSignin;=1
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Dear Juice: There are two systems. One is the older-style freewheel where the cog unit goes screwed on the hub of the rear wheel. This Shimano Tourney is one of those screw-on cogs. The newer system is where the cog unit -called a cassette- goes pushed and then locked on a splined extension of the hub. Both systems are not compatible. My advise is get a bike mechanic or a friend who knows the difference between the two systems have a look at your bike and tell you which system it has before you spend the money :-) Hope this helps, Andy :-)
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It threads onto the freewheel as is, no bolts or anything else required. There are some special tools required to remove the old one so you may need a bike shop to do it properly.
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You have to change the hub out to accept a cassette. Freewheels only thread on up to 7 speed. I'm pretty sure about that but your local bike shop will know for sure
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I had purchased a couple different "Ditca" freewheels and neither fit. I finally ordered a Shimano SF-1200 and it fit perfectly.
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Honestly I wouldn't spend a penny on this. Had its week and it broke on me. No hard riding either only just casual. If ur looking for a good derailleur, I'd start at shimano 105. My road bike has 105 competes and I have not had a problem at all
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As others have said this has no freewheel. If it's serviceable, you can reuse your old freewheel. But special tools are required to remove a freewheel. Weigh the cost of these tools against either purchasing a new freewheel or having a bike shop extract the old one.