Having broken enough quick release 5 and 6 speed freewheel axles under this 235 lb body, I've been downgrading to bolt-on axles on the non-freehub bikes whilst at the same time upgrading worn freewheels with 7 speed (generally Shimano type C) freewheels. I have been trading off lightweight for reliability on my robust road-commuter and have resorted to a 48 spoke tandem wheelset (I've bent my share of rims too).
I have a couple of Sachs 8 speed freewheels I was saving for special occaisions wherein I am needing 8 indexed compatibility with cassette shod bikes, or light load fwd delta recumbent experiments, or use on disc or hub motor wheels. I was suddenly very tenuously pondering trying these on my road bike commuter. Any opinions on whether I'd be unduly inviting more failures if I tried putting an 8 speed freewheel in conjunction with a bolt-on axle rear wheel?
Thanks
I have a couple of Sachs 8 speed freewheels I was saving for special occaisions wherein I am needing 8 indexed compatibility with cassette shod bikes, or light load fwd delta recumbent experiments, or use on disc or hub motor wheels. I was suddenly very tenuously pondering trying these on my road bike commuter. Any opinions on whether I'd be unduly inviting more failures if I tried putting an 8 speed freewheel in conjunction with a bolt-on axle rear wheel?
Thanks