Bike Forums - View Single Post

01-25-12 | 08:53 AM

#9

FBinNY

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 39,897

Likes: 3,865

From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Quote:

Originally Posted by WNG

if that doesn't solve the problem, then you can replace the freewheel with another. Sun Race, IRD, Shimano....6 speed recommended.

Unless the OP respaces his hub and redishes the wheel, he's limited to a 5 speed, or ultra 6 (6s with 7s spacing). Depending on the hub's current freewheel spacing, he might need to add 1-2mm on the right for a 6U freewheel, but not enough to redish the wheel.

__________________
FB
Chain-L site

An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.

Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.

“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN

WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.

Reply

0