Bianchi: original Campag. downtube friction shifters & NR derailleurs. 50-42 / 14-16-18-20-23-26, for a great 1.5-step progression.
Peugeot: SunTour nonindexed ratchet barcons, SunTour Cyclone II rear derailleur. 45-42 / 13-15-17-20-23-26, for a great half-step progression.
Schwinn mountain bike: 7-speed SunTour thumb shifter in (8-speed) friction mode. 48-40-28 (or -24) / 12-13-15-17-19-21-24-28, pretty good 1.5-step-plus-granny.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069