OLN and the number of gears
03-07-09, 11:57 AM
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OLN and the number of gears
just rubbing down the SM frame and thought that i should measure the rear dropouts.
it's only 120mm.
my rear hub is 126mm - so i think i will have to play around with spacers as i don't want to force this one like my NR.
question is will a 6 speed freewheel fit, or shall i make do with 5?
it's only 120mm.
my rear hub is 126mm - so i think i will have to play around with spacers as i don't want to force this one like my NR.
question is will a 6 speed freewheel fit, or shall i make do with 5?
03-07-09, 12:13 PM
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just rubbing down the SM frame and thought that i should measure the rear dropouts.
it's only 120mm.
my rear hub is 126mm - so i think i will have to play around with spacers as i don't want to force this one like my NR.
question is will a 6 speed freewheel fit, or shall i make do with 5?
it's only 120mm.
my rear hub is 126mm - so i think i will have to play around with spacers as i don't want to force this one like my NR.
question is will a 6 speed freewheel fit, or shall i make do with 5?
03-07-09, 12:16 PM
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thought about getting it re-spaced, but i would rather spend some money on a goodpaint job...it's 90% done....and as it's 35 years old i didn't want to stress more than it was designed for - does that sound silly?
and my hands stink from rubbing it down earlier too!
and my hands stink from rubbing it down earlier too!
03-07-09, 05:19 PM
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Don't even bother getting it respaced. Just pull the stays apart a bit as you install the wheel.
03-07-09, 10:22 PM
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Suntour Ultra-6 spaced freewheel will fit right in without any spreading at all.
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03-09-09, 09:18 AM
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Either get the reat triangle cold set or use a narrow, six speed freewheel, as previously suggested.
