My chain was skipping so I replaced it with a new one. I had the LBS install the chain since I didn't feel like shelling out $$ for a chain break tool that I would never need again (use masterlinks instead). The owner questioned why I was changing the chain to which I replied because it is skipping. He then informed me that I should consider changing the freewheel as well. He was right. With the new chain installed my skipping problem seemed to be getting worse. I quickly ordered the Shimano MF-TZ20 Freewheel, along with an FR-1 Freewheel removal tool and a spoke protector (the old one was so brittle it just fell apart). It took a bit of elbow grease but using a 1-inch socket with the FR-1 in place and I removed the old freewheel and installed the new one.
After a 41 mile ride last night the chain only seemed to skip once. It was quiet the whole three hours. (And with a new set of road tires on my 17 y/o mtb the decreased road resistance was noticeable at once.)
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The Shimano freewheel replaced the original perfectly. Replacement
took about 5 minutes using the Park freewheel removal tool. This
combined with a new chain has resulted in smoother riding and
crisp shifting. It couldn't be any better for my 70's vintage
Motobecane.
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I used this freewheel on a 80s vintage Schwinn to change the rear wheel from 5 to 6 speed. It worked well. Seems to shift good. Great piece for the money!
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This free wheel came just as described in the spec. It installed onto the new wheel with no problems and I was able to tune it in just fine. The shifting is sharp and for the price and application I dont have any complaints.
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good freewheel. havent ridden with it yet, just assembled on a wheel, and tuned the gear. Seems to flow nicely.
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