Just a comment on the gearing side. with a 30T small chainring, I'd go the 34T big cog. For a long time, I rode with cogsets that went from 28 to 32 as the last shift, and sometimes hauling a load up a hill it didn't seem like enough of a shift. I sub'd in a 34 big cog and the 28 to 34 shifts fine under load (not sure how 24 to 34 would do at this). The suggested 14-16-18-21-24-28-34 looks pretty good. FWIW, I too would be leery of a cheap FW. Even though it's a Shimano, likely it's primary market is OEM cheap bikes that won't get much use.
dougP On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:56:56 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Ladies and gents- > > I'm looking for a new freewheel. 7 speed, for use on a Phil hub on my Riv > Road Standard. > > For touring, I want lower cogs than the 13-28 I have on there now. The > Microshift rear derailer (bought from Riv!) will handle a 36t max cog and > pick up the chain for my 50/40/30 Campy triple just fine. > > So far, I see the following options. Anyone know of more? Thanks for > your advice! > > *Shimano* FW723 "Mega Range" 14/ 16/ 18/ 20/ 22/ 24/ 34 > $14 > + Cheap! > - Ugly (zinc finish with huge black "mega range" 34t cog) > > *Dimension* 13/ 15/ 17/ 21/ 24/ 28/ 32 > $42 > + Shiny nickel plating > - Not cheap! 3 Shimanos at this price > > *IRD* Defiant 13/ 15/ 17/ 21/ 24/ 28/ 32 > $56 > + Shiny nickel plating > + USA company. MUSA freewheel? > - Not cheap! 4 Shimanos at this price > > Gearing: > Which is better? Riding: touring with 220 lb rider and ~30lb of gear. > 14/ 16/ 18/ 20/ 22/ 24/ 34 starts fat, ramps slowly, then massive bailout > cog. > 13/ 15/ 17/ 21/ 24/ 28/ 32 starts medium, ramps moderately, has two, > smaller bailout gears (28/32) > > Thanks, > Tim Gavin > Cedar Rapids, IA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
