Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,339
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From: Westfield, MA
Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
I just installed a GT (3rd style) rear derailleur with power ratchet thumbies and a Suntour 5 speed wide range freewheel on my Clunker inspired build. I've always seen those derailleurs mated to the low end friction stem shifters and thought the shifting was clunky. When mated with the power ratchet thumbies, they are noticeably smoother.