NCM Moscow Plus 29" Freewheel 8 Speed

[PeterDownes]

I wanted to know a few things.

How long do the 8speed 32 teeth freewheel last on these bikes?

I was planning on doing a conversion for the motor and freewheel with Grintech but I noticed it's not worth it because of cost, mounting options, and the fact that NCM already offers a much bigger battery.

Removing the 8 speed freewheel is a pain from what I saw at my local shop and the only actual fix is to contact leoncycles or NCM I guess to get a new one but they take forever / out of stock.

That's why I'd like to know how long they last before they die out and would need replacing so I can prepare by just stocking up etc. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[kevinmccune]

Freewheels are sort of universal long as the spacing is right and the threaded part is the same, no problem just get a freewheel tool shouldn't be much problem,sometimes you can actually install one with more favorable gearing.

 

[Fred]

I wanted to know a few things.

How long do the 8speed 32 teeth freewheel last on these bikes?

I was planning on doing a conversion for the motor and freewheel with Grintech but I noticed it's not worth it because of cost, mounting options, and the fact that NCM already offers a much bigger battery.

Removing the 8 speed freewheel is a pain from what I saw at my local shop and the only actual fix is to contact leoncycles or NCM I guess to get a new one but they take forever / out of stock.

That's why I'd like to know how long they last before they die out and would need replacing so I can prepare by just stocking up etc. Any help would be appreciated.

I just replaced my freewheel at 4000Km. I'm not sure it needed to be changed, but the chain had stretched so I decided to replace both at the same time. With the freewheel tool, removing and replacing is quite straightforward.
As for sourcing one, you will find plenty of 13-32T 8-speed freewheels. However the 13T is not suitable in my opinion as you want to keep the high gear. Not sure where you are located, but I found a place in Kitchner that says they have the 11-32T -- and the price was reasonable. Post here if you want the link. I wouldn't mind getting another myself for inventory. I also saw reference somewhere to an 11-34T freewheel. The 34T would provide an even lower gear, but I don't think that's needed. Hope this helps.