Daniel Artley wrote:
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> The same seller as the margueritta shifter is offering a 1957 Bates
> Cantiflex repainted frame that looks nice, but includes "Rear Spacing -
> 126mm to accommodate a 5 or 6 speed freewheel" and "Dual Campagnolo
> shifter bosses are original as are the various braze-on fittings."
> http://ebay.com/
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> I suspect the frame's been respaced...(cut)
Admittedly very uncommon, but six speed was available in the late fifties.
Timeline-- "1961 - Strada triple and Cyclocross cranksets and the Sportman low-cost rear derailleur are introduced. In July a revised Gran Sport rear derailleur is introduced with a 10mm spring cover (was 8mm) to improve shifting on six-speed freewheels. Note that six-speed freewheels are not commonplace until the mid-1970s!..."
Regina had six speed freewheels and also Cyclo I believe.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA
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