Re: [CR]Freewheels and shifting performance

(Example: Production Builders:Peugeot)

Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 06:57:17 -0800 (PST)
From: "Fred Rafael Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Freewheels and shifting performance
To: Jan Heine <heine@mindspring.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <a05010406bab1f70fd055@[66.167.138.89]>


> The amazing thing about some of the old derailleurs - > Nivex and Duopar, for example - is that they work well > with older freewheels and wide, stiff chains. > > However, most old derailleurs (my experience is limited > to Campy NR/SR/Rally and Simplex) work very well when > coupled with newer (but still in the timeline!) freewheels > (especially Shimano) and chains. Funny how experiences differ a bit... I've found that all these derailleurs need a stiff chain, at least if you're using 28 tooth large cogs (or larger on the Duopars). In fact, if the cahin is sufficiently stiff, you can get a Duopar to index between 2 or 3 of the smaller cogs - but that's another story. Anyway, the trick is finding such a chain these days. Who made a stiff chain that's norrow enough for an Ultra-6 freewheel and where can I get one now? Best regards, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia

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