Sturmey Archer Threaded Freewheel

I'm updating my review. Originally I gave only 1 star, not because of the quality of the product but because the photograph shows a SunRace MFM05 freewheel for friction shifting whereas what was delivered was a SunRace MFM2A "Fluid Drive" freewheel for index shifting. The product description does state MFM2A but the picture is misleading if you are not familiar with SunRace product codes. I had assumed that a freewheel designed for index shifting would not work well with friction shifting but I was wrong. In fact this freewheel works very well with my friction shifters. The only caveat is that it doesn't look quite right on a classic racing bike, whereas the freewheel pictured (MFM05) very much looks the part. That might be important to you but it isn't that important to me. The only functional issue I had with the product was that it is very slightly deeper than my old freewheel. This is because the lockring protrudes a couple of millimetres in front of the 5th cog whereas with all other freewheels I have seen the lockring is flush or slightly recessed. Initially this caused the freewheel to foul the derailer mounting bolt. I solved this by reducing the length of the bolt slightly. Other purchasers may have a similar problem if the space between the dropouts is tight.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  Excellent Quality gear block, just screwed straight on to my wheel, now fitted to my touring bike and I am baclk on the road, very pleased with my purchase.I have attached a video of the wheel and gear being unboxed, then fitted together. It was as easy as it looks.

I always used to use another brand until they stopped making them. I will always buy this and in fact lasts longer than the other major brand. Was very pleased when I made the change to an old familiar brand that I grew up with. Really super value for money.

Don’t do what I did and buy this without checking the description it’s only a 5 speed not a seven as the picture advertised pretty stupid if you ask me easy mistake

Works perfectly on my vintage bike even though the threads are slightly different, incredibly impressed with this.

Good item but the picture is misleading. The actual item is silver and 5 speed(Not 6 six speed), able to perform the same function, I guess.

Runs smooth

Arrived on time and as described