FAQ
- Can I swap my lockring for a different color?
- No. Each freewheel size/model uses a specific lockring which we anodize a different color to make identification easier.
- Blue: 16T ENO single, 16/18 and 16/19 DOS ENO double
- Red: 17T-23T ENO single, 17/19 DOS and 20/22 DOS ENO double
- Green: Trials 18T, 20T, 22T
- No. Each freewheel size/model uses a specific lockring which we anodize a different color to make identification easier.
- Why can’t I run an ⅛” chain on the 16T freewheel?
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- Because of the size of the driver and the bearings inside the gear, we are limited in how small we can make the diameter of the base of the gear. On the 16T you’ll notice a groove machined on the base next to the teeth which is needed to clear even a 3/32” chain. For an ⅛” chain that groove would need to be a bit deeper to allow the chain to fully seat down on the teeth but we can’t make the groove deeper without sacrificing the strength of the gear. Running an ⅛” chain will prematurely wear out the chain and gear.
- Why can’t I run an ⅛” chain on DOS freewheel?
- Because there’s not enough room in between the teeth for the wider ⅛” chains.
- I’m a big/burly/fast rider. Will I break the standard freewheel and should I go with a Trials instead?
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- The standard freewheels are really, really tough and we haven’t seen an issue with failure on big/burly/fast riders. The main reason people want the Trials version is for the increased engagement (72 points vs 36 points).
- Can I rebuild my White Industries freewheel?
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- You bet. We sell the outer gears (they come with the bearing installed), bearings, pawls, springs, drivers, seals and lockrings if needed (did we leave anything out?). Basically, we’ll sell you whatever parts you need to get your freewheel working again.
- See Parts>Freewheel Parts
- You bet. We sell the outer gears (they come with the bearing installed), bearings, pawls, springs, drivers, seals and lockrings if needed (did we leave anything out?). Basically, we’ll sell you whatever parts you need to get your freewheel working again.