I used to just replace my Shimano singlespeed freewheel once a year but they seem to be using mature cheddar rather than steel in their bearings these days, so I’m getting through one every six months.

Is it worth splashing out on a White freewheel at £70? and if I do, how easy is it to get the parts? Charlie the Bikemonger seems to have to take one apart to get spares.

YES!

Got a trials one on my Pace and its lovely, sounds good and runs smooth, Charlie and Tim at sideways stock parts.

i have just bought an ACS claw and the quality compared with shimano is night & day. not used it yet – awaiting rim tape. might be a cheaper stop gap. 😀

I have two brand new Shimano Freewheels, one 17T and one 18T.
Yours for £20 posted. That will keep you going for a year at half the price.

Buy a second hand white ind.
Timbur was selling one on the classifieds.
Lubberly..
J.

Get one best upgrade ive ever made in 12 years of cycling also a doddle to service and chage bearing,all pawls and springs etc are available via Sideways Cycles

Yes.

IMAG0334 by pten2106, on Flickr

Yes get one, Shimano ones are truly kak..

I upgraded my freewheel to a White Industries after getting bored of wrecking Shimano ones, best upgrade I made. Parts easily available from Sideways Cycles and Charlie the Bikemonger. Easy to self service too. Fantastic piece of kit, beautifully engineered.

most definitely, especially on a pimp hub 😀

Got an 18t for £45 posted if you like???

(cheers J)

Timbur,

You still got that freewheel?

Yes again. Excellent bit of kit.

Timbur,

You still got that freewheel?

i hope not. he’s been paid for it and is supposed to be sending it to me. sorry.

Opp, not on here much.
Del, it’s in todays post for you mate.
Scholarsgate – sorry, a bit too late :O)