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Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
I know from experience that older 6 & 7 speeds will take a couple of 3 cog jumps and 4 at the end to get you to a 32 or 34 a lot of vintage Schwinns had this type gearing. But you don't need it for most type riding a basic 13-28 or 14-28 is all you really need. Basically on a derailleur your limited to a 4 cog jump on road DR's and maybe 6 on long cage MB anyting more is going to have problems.
Last edited by zukahn1; 12-05-11 at 09:27 PM.