Freewheel range for Shimano 600 shifter
08-31-10, 09:35 PM
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Freewheel range for Shimano 600 shifter
If I change it to friction mode, will my SIS 6 speed shifter have sufficient range to handle a 7 speed freewheel?
08-31-10, 09:58 PM
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Probably. 6-speed and 7-speed freewheels are the same width, with less space between the cogs on the 7-speed. Unless, of course, you have a Suntour Ultra-6 freewheel- but that wouldn't work with a Shimano 6-speed shift lever!
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No problem. Going from 6 to 7 may add another 5 mm to the travel under the worst case scenario. That's not an issue for the rear 600 SIS shifter.
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Thanks. On a related note, there are many 7 speed freewheels listed on eBay, some of which say they are Hyperglide. Is there a preference among the various models?
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Shimano Hyperglide is the way to go.
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