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thanks Scott.
that makes sense.
I'm planning to fit this 18 teeth freewheel (I paid it about 2 pounds for it but probably a 20 tooth would work better but for now I'm on the cheap side....).
pitch 12.7 mm - width 3.0 mm - teeth 18
Using the 52 teeth ring, will the chain line need adjustment you think?
the other weird thing about this freewheel is that the 2 dents to unscrew it are very small.
the guy at the shop told me to unscrew it simply using a flat screwdriver and a hammer. but i still think that the screwdriver head will slip from the little...but I've been looking for a tool, but none seems to fit...
the other thing is that it says to unscrew--> with a clockwise direction, and I'm not sure about this (but I've never unscrewed one before so maybe it's correct...)
Anyway, do you suggest to use the current 52 teeth ring and make it work with the 18 teeth freewheel or buy a new chainset and slowly upgrade to a new rear hub/wheel (maybe a flip flop).
I know this option is more expensive but I'm not sure if the frame is worth it.
I didn't pay much for it but it feels a bit heavy to me (but I'm not sure how light a frame should be to be honest).
thanks again