Thread: Why 6 speed instead of 7?
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Old 03-17-17 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by abellanti
If my memory is correct, I once replaced my 6 speed freewheel on a 126mm hub with a 7 speed suntour new winner compact. The spacing was the same as the 6 speed. All I had to do is replace the chain afterwards. ..worked like a charm.
Right. On paper 5-speed and Ultra-6 fit 120, and normal 6-speed and 7-speed fit 126, though not all freewheels are spaced the same. I have 7-speed on all my 126 bikes, and none have clearance issues. And you can buy a brand new HG Sunrace 7sp freewheel for about $12. I have one on my Masi.
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