Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
If vintage means anything from the 80's or earlier, I'd go with a VGT Luxe RD, a 14-32 or 14-34 freewheel, either 5 or 6, and a compact double, like 48-34. That's about what I'd put on a road bike anyway, except pairing a 14-28 freewheel to those chainrings.
Of course it also depends on the terrain. Are you crossing New England or Illinois?
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