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10-10-25 | 11:53 AM

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zandoval

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Bikes: Univega, Peu P6, Peu PR-10, Ted Williams, Peu UO-8, Peu UO-18 Mixte, Peu Dolomites

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Originally Posted by kirkcampbelluo8

...7 speed Shimano megarange freewheel screwed on perfectly. However it is wider than the old freewheel and extends past the locknut on the drive side. There isn't enough axle to respace the locknuts...

On a UO-8 I use the 6 speed MegaRange Shimano with Quick Releases.
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I also use friction washers to keep the sewers from slipping on the dropout.
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And, on many Peu U series dropouts I weld on a derailleur hanger. Further more note that the Mega Range 34T cog is notorious for trapping your chain against the spokes when a chain drops. This damages the spoke heads and should be avoided. Using a Dork Disk can prevent this in most cases. Further, further note, that 34T cog likes a long cage derailleur...

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Last edited by zandoval; 10-10-25 at 11:59 AM.

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