Originally Posted by amirinisrael

Thanks for the help.

Its now a toss-up between a 5-speed IGH with chain tensioner and a 6-speed freehub with special spacers.

As for the frame, it was powder coated after several braze-ons were removed and others added. What little was left of the original paint, decals and pinstriping could not be salvaged (it must have been gorgeous when new).

Amir

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll

Are you deadset against spreading the frame further? I think there have been a few threads about 120mm spaced 7spd cssettes. I think if you experiment a bit you migh cajole a 7spd FW on to a 120ish hub, and with a 13-34 mega range and nice long cage Rd that should give her plenty of low gear.

Looking at your pics I see there is already a XT rd on there. That is a great looking old bike. I think you should move somewhere flatter and put the original shifting back on.

I am not siding with the IGH crowd but a 8 or 11 will give lots of gearing and may allow you to forgo the FD so you can use a chain case.