onverting old tenspeed to 12
09-08-09, 10:41 AM
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onverting old tenspeed to 12
My old Azuki has the old style straight tooth 5speed freewheel, gearing and size of the wheel itself is wrong for me, so I plan to run an old set of dura-ace 7spd tubulars. Have tried them on the bike and they ride fine, totally transform the bike from a decen town bike to a speedy little long haul rider.
Issue is that the early 70s chain seems to be a bit thick, it rides very close to the sprockets on each side straight on is quiet, but even going one gear either direction causes a lght buzz.
Thinking of going to a more modern/thinner chain, but I'm not sure what effect it will have on the chainwheels, I like the chainwheel combination I have in front, so would prefer not changing them.
Will a thinner chain work with the old style chain wheels? Or is there something else I should try?
Ken.
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Yeah I know 7x2 is not 12.....
Issue is that the early 70s chain seems to be a bit thick, it rides very close to the sprockets on each side straight on is quiet, but even going one gear either direction causes a lght buzz.
Thinking of going to a more modern/thinner chain, but I'm not sure what effect it will have on the chainwheels, I like the chainwheel combination I have in front, so would prefer not changing them.
Will a thinner chain work with the old style chain wheels? Or is there something else I should try?
Ken.
Edit:
Yeah I know 7x2 is not 12.....
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09-08-09, 10:55 AM
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If you're referring to a 6-7-8 speed chain from SRAM or Shimano or other reputable brand, should be no problem at all.
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great to hear, I'll pick one up and try it out.
If it doesn't work I need a new chain on the gitane anyway.
Thanks
Ken.
If it doesn't work I need a new chain on the gitane anyway.
Thanks
Ken.
