Dicta Freewheels

[hartleymartin]

Any comment on the quality of Dicta freewheels? I'm looking at having a single-speed roadster 44/18 to use as a college beater to/from station and shops from the college campus, no real hills to speak of here in Old Toongabbie.

[vaeske]

mate, dictas are cheap, but they do the job and quite solid. I've been on my 17t freewheel commuting to and from work for 6 months now and still no probs. I do various commutes from bowen hills to cbd going through tracks, paths, roads hills and most recently to morningside and back for a 25km trip with no issues.

I don't see the need for an expensive brand freewheel but i haven't had the trouble with mine yet so touch wood. lol

[BRLVR.v2]

Crunchier than bowl of Granola.

[hartleymartin]

Thanks for the feedback. Looks like I'm just going to run with the freewheel. The bicycle won't be doing lots of miles, but mostly short trips.

[BRLVR.v2]

. The bicycle won't be doing lots of miles, but mostly short trips.

Why not go fixed then?
Sheldon would approve..., cleaner, simpler and no crunchy bearings.

[ldrcycles]

I've got a Dicta freewheel on my Tom Wallace, 2 years use in all weather and no probs.

[vaeske]

. The bicycle won't be doing lots of miles, but mostly short trips.

Why not go fixed then?
Sheldon would approve..., cleaner, simpler and no crunchy bearings.

That is true!

[hartleymartin]

Thought about going fixed, but I have the freewheel in my garage and the bicycle is going to have north road bars rather than drops.

[HappyHumber]

You ask about the quality of something you already have at hand? Me thinks you're actually just procastinating about the build, by asking for opinions on here

And besides - when does the type of handlebars alter the definition of a fixed wheeled bicycle? Sounds like you're being a closet hipster, Marty.

[hartleymartin]

I had one at hand. I got it cheap in a bundle of other parts NOS. I was wondering whether or not it was worth using or if I should purchase a better one.

[familyguy]

I've used Dicta's on three bikes, no real probs. Just take a little time to work some grease into the pawls and they're fine. Have used Shimano as well, which are a step above in quality, but also in price. If you've got it, rock it.

Jim

[HappyHumber]

I do begin to question the definition of a "beater" if the perfectly functional parts already at hand are having their quality questioned.

Maybe a true beater is a bike built or repaired and given away to someone else. No guarantee expressed or implied.