Huffy Good Vibrations rear sprocket question

[spinman]

Rats,

I want to change the 18 tooth coaster sprocket on this women's cruiser to a 22 tooth sprocket, but my LBS says it can't be changed.

Is he right?

Thx

Spin

 

[deorman]

If it's the stock wheel, he's full of something, and it's not good info. :roll: (easily changed, need to add a little chain) I'm a little surprised you don't know that. :?

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I swapped out a sprocket on a coaster hub once, it was just kept in place by a snap ring. Not sure if that's the style you have, but it is easy to do. Did you find a 22 tooth sprocket yet?

 

[spinman]

I'm gonna pick up the wheel from the LBS today and see what the guy says about it.

I didn't thing it'd be a big deal either to swap it out. I've never broke down a rear hub before which is why I went to the LBS. This is just a ridfer for my GF. I wanna slap it together and forget about it.

I'll post later on wehat the guy says about it....

Spin

 

[spinman]

Must of been a miscommunication.

The LBS said their suppliers can't get the 22T wheel, but if i could get it, he could put it on.

So who has one for sale?

Thx

Spin

 

[deorman]

I don't recall seeing any snap-ring cogs bigger than 20t, although they may well be out there. The largest currently in my possession is 19t, but the difference of 1 or 2 teeth in back is pretty significant. I recommend you see if he can give you a 20t, or consider a smaller front ring, they're much easier to find. :|

 

[texasbigjon]

try here! http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_inf ... cts_id/774

 

[deorman]

8) :wink: Not sure it'll work though. As I recall, older sprockets won't quite fit the on Asian hubs. :? Maybe I have it backwards, anyone know?

 

[aka_locojoe]

8) :wink: Not sure it'll work though. As I recall, older sprockets won't quite fit the on Asian hubs. :? Maybe I have it backwards, anyone know?

I tried a Bendix sprocket on a newer "Asian" hub a few weeks ago. It was to small.

 

[spinman]

"....I tried a Bendix sprocket on a newer "Asian" hub a few weeks ago. It was to small....."

That's just great. I already ordered one last night!!

 

[deorman]

You might luck out if the new sprocket is made to fit a newer standard, or if you or someone you know has a Moto-tool, you might be able to grind it out a little. Good luck.

 

[spinman]

Well, many thanks to texasbigjon for providing the link to purchase the 22T sprocket. It actually fit!

Spin

 

[deorman]

8)

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

one question... what kind of coaster hub is that, a Hi-Stop?

 

[spinman]

".. what kind of coaster hub is that, a Hi-Stop?..."

Sorry. No clue. :shock:

I'll say one thing tho. This bike rides so nice now, I'm thinking of getting another one in a mens version and swapping out the rear gear, and use it as a beater bike to take shoppping and not have to worry about it getting ripped off like my Higgy.

Spin

 

[JLarkin]

People will steal anything but they might not put alot of effort into cutting the chain on a cheap looking bike. I think you have a good plan.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Hi-Stop?

I thought this site had a bad word filter.