The Shimano MF-TZ500-6 is a robust and dependable 6-speed multiple freewheel designed for classic commuters, vintage restoration projects, city folding bikes, and entry-level hybrids. Offering a highly reliable gear progression, it provides a smooth, cost-effective replacement component to keep daily town and utility bikes rolling efficiently.
⚠️ Important Technical Distinction for Buyers: This is a threaded freewheel, not a cassette. It is engineered explicitly to thread directly onto traditional threaded rear wheel hubs rather than sliding onto a modern splined freehub body.
Key Technical Specs:
Speed: 6-Speed (Shimano Index System / SIS compatible)
Gear Range: 14-28T standard configuration
Tooth Progression: 14-16-18-21-24-28T
Average Weight: 365g
Chain Compatibility: Optimized for standard 6, 7, and 8-speed HG/UG chains.
Hub Interface: Standard English thread profile.
Product Highlights:
Shimano Index System (SIS) Technology: Features precision computer-designed tooth profiles and shifting gates. This layout guides the chain seamlessly across sprockets for crisp, quiet, and predictable mechanical shifting under load.
Balanced Gear Ratio: The 14-28T range offers the perfect balance between smooth flat-ground cruising efficiency and comfortable torque management for moderate city inclines.
Durable Construction: Built with an anti-corrosion protective black and brown coating layout on the sprockets to shield against surface rust, dirt buildup, and heavy weather exposure.
Pricing & Availability:
Price: 2,000 KSh
Condition: Brand New (Pristine internal bearings and clean threads, as pictured).
