Thread: Adding a 12t sprocket on a 5 spd freewheel?
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Old 02-07-13, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by frost_okc
-Its a 1981. But my dad's Raleigh Sportif is from the mid 80s and has 5 speeds as well.
-Yes, going down hill its the same problem as with a tail wind. Just have to spin the pedals too fast for my liking.
-The outer chainring is a 50t. I thought about replacing it but they are like $45 for a 53t, and I'm not even sure I could find one that fits.
What crankset is on there (pics)? You might be able to find a whole used crankset for that much. I definitely agree with putting on larger chainrings rather than smaller freewheel sprockets, if you really need to increase the gearing. Larger sprockets are more efficient and last longer.
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