Originally Posted by
mickey85
THe advantage of going 7 over 6 is that you have one more gear. Plus, it's easier to get a super wide spread with a 7 speed freewheel than with 5 or 6.
Also, remember, if you stick with friction (I'd go bar-ends, since your'e upgrading everything), you can use any derailer with any crankset or freewheel, as long as it'll physically take the number of teeth you're giving it. I'd upgrade with 105 everything, if I were you.
Hmmm...
Good info thanks.
I had planned on sticking with a 5 speed rear wheel for the sake of staying simple/traditional...I hadn't thought about upgrading to a cassette either...
BUT - I did plan to upgrade to alloy wheels at some point- would it make any sense to stay with a 5 speed rear, or should I go ahead and update to cassettes and more gears(on the alloys)??
I'd like to hear y'alls thoughts and really appreciate the input.