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Technical question for my betters:
Do freewheels loosen up with use, or if they start off a bit stiff, they stay that way?
I replaced a knackered freewheel with a cheapish £10 jobbie from Halfords, and it started off very stiff. In fact from new, it didn't even spin through one revolution. When put on the bike, it was stiff, and I expected that, but it appears to be loosening up. The extra factor is that I had a new chain that I put on at the same time, so maybe its the chain that is loosening up? Obviously I do know that chains do roll easier with increased use.
Any answers?