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5 Speed Cassette

AlienmanAlienman Posts: 91
edited May 2010 in MTB general
So I am cleaning up an old bike, its probably around the same age as I am, and it still has its original 5 speed cassette on it. The teeth are pretty blunt, or square, so that definitely needs to be replaced. So far I haven't been able to find one online, do you guys know if companies still make 5 speed cassettes?
'09 Rocky Mountain Fusion

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    most likely to be a freewheel not a cassette.

    have a read

    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • AlienmanAlienman Posts: 91
    Either way, are there companies that make either of them in 5 speed? I've checked a bunch of online stores and they haven't had anything smaller than 7.
    '09 Rocky Mountain Fusion
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    yes 5 speed freewheels are available.

    but most likely LBS time, we have a few in boxes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • AlienmanAlienman Posts: 91
    After a little harder looking and more specific googles searches I found a site that has both a freewheel and a cassette. But first I need to figure out which one it is on the bike and than check the LBS.

    Asked my mom how old the bike is, apparently I am only a year older than it, so about 18 years with out any parts being replaced.
    '09 Rocky Mountain Fusion
  • vengeance111vengeance111 Posts: 137
    look on somew old scrap kids bikes they normally have 5 speeds
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