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10-14-12 | 07:45 PM

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jonwvara

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From: Washington County, Vermont, USA

Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record

A long cage can handle a 34. I'd be a little surprised if a mid-cage handle a 32--more likely a 30, I'd think. But that's just a guess.

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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman

My latest acquisition, a 1984 Canadian market Nishiki Landau. I think it's all original but for ye olde Brooks saddle from my personal stash and the tires put on it by the flipper I bought it from. Anybody want to guess if that (medium cage?) Suntour Cyclone RD can accommodate a 32-tooth cog? The 26 that's on there now is just killing me on the hills I have to ride on around here.

EDIT: having trouble w/photos

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