Chris S
Legendary Member
- Location
- Birmingham
If you don't mind second-hand then there's one in St Alban's.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203894704016
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203894704016
I've ridden many thousands of miles over decades on bikes equipped with 5 or 6 speed freewheels, and I do not consider them fragile or inferior to freehubs. There is some issue with rear axle loadings when freewheels are used, but in all that time I have never broken an axle, even though I am no lightweight rider.
Is there any 3 speed bicycle with derailleur? I am not a big fan of hub drives and especially with the shifter on the handlebar that comes with.
I’m still looking for a commuter bike, but I want to have at least 3 gears on the back
Conversely in the bike workshop I help out at we see a broken axles with freewheels several times a week, every week, and keep a stock of 2nd hand ones for those who just need a bike to work and can't afford upgrades.
I've not managed to break one myself though.
I too have used freewheels without a problem for normal commuting and shopping. But freehubs are stronger and better and 8 speed is the version that is still widely available and doesnt use stupid narrow chains.I've ridden many thousands of miles over decades on bikes equipped with 5 or 6 speed freewheels, and I do not consider them fragile or inferior to freehubs. There is some issue with rear axle loadings when freewheels are used, but in all that time I have never broken an axle, even though I am no lightweight rider.