SUNLITE Freewheel Spoke Protector, 1.375" ID 4.125" OD, 21-28t, Clear
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I didn't know what to expect because I'm used to dealing with cassettes rather than freewheels, and I'm used to removing rather than installing ugly spoke protectors. br>br>However, I recently rebuilt a 20" bike for a child with a 6-speed transmission. The derailleur and shifter were a bit janky on the speed freewheel drivetrain. After getting the chain caught behind the big cog a few times in the workstand, I decided this was something I didn't want to deal with out on the trail due to ham-fistedness. shifting with fists br>br>I was excited to find this specific protector because it is advertised as "up to" 28T, which is the size freewheel I'm using it with, so I was hoping it would just barely stick up behind the largest cog (I despise the aesthetic of the overly large spoke protectors that protrude an extra inch beyond the circumference of the cog), but to my surprise, it is short!br>br>Yes, that's right, mounted behind a The spoke protector also has a "lip" around its circumference, so instead of sitting flat against the spokes like most spoke protectors I'm used to, it creates a small ledge for the chain to rest on if it's overshifted. So, while the chain will still be sandwiched between the largest cog and the spokes, this protector should keep it "up high" near the teeth, preventing it from becoming stuck. br>br>There is a small gap between this disk and the large cog that isn't wide enough for a chain to "fall into" under normal conditions, but I'd bet a dollar that a determined pedaler could wedge the chain in there without too much effort. br>br>But for the time being, that remains to be seen.
The freewheel is larger than the disc, which is my fault; I should have recognized the measurement. I'm not sure why they'd make one that's so small. I had to consider the number of teeth and ended up purchasing a larger one.
I have a 13-year-old son. Freewheel for 25 minutes. It was the perfect size; anything smaller would have been a waste of time. To get the plastic to fit properly against the spokes, I had to cut it with a knife. For a generic item, however, a little trimming to fit is acceptable.
It's not big enough for a 28-tooth sprocket.
Well-made and long-lasting.
It gives your spokes a nice, no-guard look while still protecting them.
It restores the appearance of the bike to its original state.
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