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Old 08-09-10 | 02:28 PM
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From: Woodbury, MN
Originally Posted by Ruffinit
Well, neither freewheel gives you a great setup for a 6 speed. For the cogs you have, you need to pull the freewheels apart and used the 14, 17, 21, and 28. You need a 13 and a 34. That way you could use 4 of your cogs anyway. BUT if you want to do it right from the start, go with 13,14,17,21,26,34.. Check that out with your calculator.

If you are already riding the bike, just make a note of the cogs you have and start picking up the ones that you need. I like the way Suntour freewheels work, but keep an eye out for the older Dura Ace and 600s also. Collect until you have the needed ratios and then put the freewheel together. OR you can use a 5 speed freewheel set up to begin with. Your Fugi came out with a 5 speed and someone changed it to 6 along the way. Right now your shifting is probably confusing.
Actually no, it came stock with a 6 speed freewheel if you look at the catalog page:

http://classicfuji.com/TouringSeriesIII_1984_Page.htm

I did run what you suggested and sure, I see those nice even jumps. The 13T is easy...might take some grimy searching at the co-ops to find a 34T.

Interesting, thanks a lot!
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