Re: [CR]New IRD Freewheels for classic bikes

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Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:26:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Fred Rafael Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]New IRD Freewheels for classic bikes
To: Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>, Classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <p06230900c13a01fc8455@[10.0.1.14]>


Can the 5 and 6 speed version of these freewheels be used with "classic era" chains like Regina or the NOS Wippermans you have for sale on the Harris Web site? Or must these freewheels be used with modern chains intended for indexed shifting systems?

I'm asking because, if possible, I'd like to use one of the new IRD pieces with a Campagnolo NR derailleur, and - when used with something like a 13-28 freewheel - they typically require a stiffer chain such as an old Regina.
      Regards,
      Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)


--- Sheldon Brown wrote:


> I'm delighted to announce that IRD has come out with a very
> nice
> range of traditional thread-on freewheels. They feature
> modern
> "Hyperglide-type" ramps and teeth, use Shimano spline
> extractors.
>
> 5-speed:
> 13 15 17 20 24
> 13 16 20 24 28
> 13 16 20 24 32
>
> 6-speed:
> 13 15 17 19 21 24
> 13 15 18 21 24 28
> 13 15 18 21 24 32
>
> 7-speed:
> 13 14 15 17 19 21 24
> 13 15 17 19 21 24 28
> 13 15 17 19 21 24 32
>
> US$39.95 all sizes
>
> See: http://harriscyclery.com/freewheels
>
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