Re: FW: Re: [CR]noisy freewheels

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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:53:10 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: FW: Re: [CR]noisy freewheels
References: <410-2200562704813875@mindspring.com>
In-Reply-To: <410-2200562704813875@mindspring.com>


nick zatezalo wrote:
> Making every ounce count on a vintage bicycle includes the sound of the
> freewheel.
> It was always a welcomed signal I used when approaching pedestrians and
> dogs.
> No need for a heavy handlebar bell with the trusty ol Regina.

I just snap my brake levers a couple times. The rcent popularity of iPods, etc. has made this less reliable, but I suspect even a Regina freewheel might have trouble getting through...

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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA