ALTA Freewheel 22T x 1/8 SFW Brown | 1.37x24 TPI Threaded Single Speed Standard | Fits Flip-Flop Hubs BMX Cruiser.

• Speeds: Single
  Simple, strong and low-maintenance—perfect for cruisers, commuters and BMX freewheel builds.

• Gears: 22T × 1/8"
  22 teeth give a lower/easier gear than 16–20T—best for easy starts, relaxed cadence, heavier bikes, kids’/utility builds, or rolling terrain.
  1/8" chain interface = wide, durable tooth contact that resists skipping.

• Model: SFW
  ALTA’s Standard FreeWheel line—straightforward, durable, shop-friendly replacement across many SS bikes.

• Size/Thread: 1.37" × 24 TPI (BSA/English)
  The most common freewheel thread; threads directly onto the freewheel side of flip-flop hubs and other threaded single-speed hubs.
  Not interchangeable with metric M30 × 1.

• Type: Standard (Not 8-Key)
  Uses a standard freewheel removal tool that matches the SFW interface (not the 8-key LM08 style).

• Color: Brown
  Protective brown oxide/phosphate-style finish for corrosion resistance and a vintage/classic aesthetic.

• Brand: ALTA
  Dependable aftermarket BMX/SS components with broad compatibility and solid value.

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⚙️ Construction & Mechanism

• Body/Teeth: Heat-treated steel for wear resistance under SS torque.

• Internals: Self-contained ratchet & pawls with internal bearing races (classic threaded-freewheel design).

• Tooth Profile: 1/8" single-speed profile for strong chain seating and reduced skip.

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🛠️ Installation & Service

• Install: Clean & lightly grease hub threads → hand-start to avoid cross-threading → pedal torque self-tightens.

• Removal: Fully seat the correct standard freewheel remover for SFW → turn counter-clockwise with wrench/bench vise.

• Tip: Keep your 1/8" chain clean and within wear limits to maximize life and quiet operation.

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📊 Gear Ratio Guidance (why riders pick 22T)

Extra-easy gearing for comfort and hills; great for cruisers, commuters, utility and kid builds. Common pairings:

• 42 × 22 ≈ 1.91 : 1 – very easy starts, relaxed cadence

• 44 × 22 ≈ 2.00 : 1 – comfortable city cruising

• 46 × 22 ≈ 2.09 : 1 – gentle hills, steady pace

• 48 × 22 ≈ 2.18 : 1 – a touch faster on flats while staying easy

(Bigger front ring = faster; smaller = easier.)

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🚲 Compatibility & “Other Bikes That Fit”

• Hubs: Any 1.37×24 TPI threaded hub, including flip-flop (install on the freewheel side).

• Chains: 1/8" single-speed only (not 3/32").

• Bike Types:
  • Cruisers & choppers (beach cruisers, comfort/utility SS)
  • BMX (threaded freewheel models & older/entry bikes)
  • Commuter/Urban SS needing easier starts/hill help
  • Track/fixie flip-flop when set up for 1/8" on the freewheel side

Brand examples (model/year dependent—confirm hub thread & chain width):

• Cruisers: Electra SS, Firmstrong (Bruiser/Urban SS), Micargi (Rover/Tahiti SS), Schwinn Cruisers, Huffy Cruisers.

• BMX (freewheel type): Mongoose (older/entry Legion & freestyle singles), Haro (older Freestyler & entry lines), GT/Dyno (heritage/entry), Redline (older/entry), Diamondback (’90s–’00s), Eastern (budget), Huffy/Kent/Magna (dept-store BMX).

• SS Road / Flip-Flop (1/8" setups): State Bicycle Co., Pure Cycles, 6KU, Retrospec, Windsor/Mercier (when built for 1/8" chain; freewheel side).

📦 In the Box

• 1 × ALTA SFW 22T × 1/8" threaded freewheel – Brown (no chain/tools/spacers included)

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⚠️ Buyer Notes 

• ✔ Fits 1.37×24 TPI threaded hubs (incl. flip-flop, freewheel side).

• ✔ Use 1/8" single-speed chain.

• ❌ Not compatible with cassette/freehub systems or metric M30×1 threads.

• ❗ Verify hub thread and chain width before purchase.