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Old 03-18-09, 07:01 PM
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A Suntour Ultra 6 might be your best bet.

It would add one more gear and still fit the spacing on your wheel. Just looking, our chain looks a little tight to me. Has it been a while since you replaced it? I'm always surprised by how fast a chain can stretch when then affects how the bike shifts. A new chain makes a big difference. The usual rule of thumb is to wrap the chain around the two bigs without the RD, then add a link.

Here's a Suntour Ultra 6 that is similar in range to your existing 5 speed. Best of luck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-Suntour-Pro-...3286.m20.l1116

You also asked how big a rear sprocket can a Campy NR handle? I run a 29 tooth on my Continental. It's tight but it works.

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