Sounds like it's still a good idea to have a new freeweel soaked in solvent, blown out, and relubed to make sure it's internally clean. I imagine it won't cost more than a few $$, even if you bring in a mail order part.
On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:18 AM, verktyg <verktyg@aol.com> wrote:
> I bought a 13-28 SunRace about 3 years ago. It felt a little rough and
> started "grabbing" after a few miles. I took it off and back to my LBS for
> credit.
>
> Back in the mid 70s I had a Regina Oro FW lock up on me on a long fast
> descent. Fortunately I was able to safely stop and inspect the problem. I
> babied it with the brakes the rest of the way down then rode "fixie" all the
> way home.
>
> Around that time we ran across several Regina freewheels that were locking
> up. We took them apart and they were full of metal chips. This included the
> cheap ones all the way up to the Oros. Must have been a labor problem???
>
> Chas. Colerich
> Oakland, CA USA
>
>
>
> Tom Sanders wrote:
>
>> Don Gillies wrote "Good-quality 13-28 freewheels are available in 7-speed
>> ratios (SunRace and IRD). " A quick note about them. I have found that
>> they are a little rough and noisy for the first 35 miles or so. Then they
>> seem to have the rough edges worn off and have served me quite well. I
>> was
>> sure disconcerted the first time I ever set out with a new one, though.
>> They seem an excellent buy.
>>
>> Tom Sanders
>>
>> Lansing, MI USA
>>
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