Thread: Accushift!
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Old 10-06-11 | 09:05 PM
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jril
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Originally Posted by cudak888
I was able to get 6-speed Accushift to work with an ultra-spaced Suntour two-prong 6-speed, but it might not work that well depending on build tolerances of the freewheel. I used a Shimano IG chain; a newer UG or HG should work as well.

I paired the lever with a Suntour Cyclone 7000, for the record. I wouldn't try it with the cheaper indexing Suntour RD's that have the built-in spring that takes up extra cable tension.

-Kurt
So, are you saying you can pair the Accushift levers with non-Accushift freewheel & non-Accushift derailleur in some cases? Sorry if that's an ignorant question. This "more than 3 gears" stuff is new to me.
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