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Old 11-01-06, 09:11 AM
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John E
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Unless you insist on indexed shifting, try converting to a 7-speed freewheel. With some 6-speed hubs, the operation is as trivial as unscrewing the 6-speed freewheel, removing the pie plate spoke protector, screwing on the 7-speed freewheel, and touching up the rear derailleur stops. With others, such as my circa 1980 Campag. Gran Sport hub, you would also have to add a spacer or two to the right side of the axle and redish the wheel a bit.
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