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Old 12-17-09 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Fan
I'm going to open myself up to flaming again, but in half-step systems, a specific set of chainwheels dictates a specific set of cogs. You can't change the cogset tooth numbers and still have a half-step (assuming what you have is a good half-step).
Originally Posted by Barrettscv
Generally correct. You can change the range, but not the incremental spacing. This assumes the derailluer has the capacity.

You could replace a 5 speed 14-16-18-20-22 with a six speed 13-15-17-19-21-24 and still maintain half-step progression using the same chainrings.

Michael
I didn't realize that was what the half step indicated, it guess I'll leave mine alone if changing the range will cause me to lose the supposed benefits of the half-step. I will check the bike and see but I believe my spacing is 14-16-18-20-23-26.

I just checked and the spacing is 14-16-18-21-24-27.

Last edited by CMC SanDiego; 12-18-09 at 01:23 AM. Reason: Verified rear freewheel spacing
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