Originally Posted by ApolloCVermouth
So when you run a derailleur, what sort of wheel do you use? I can see now that spacing the rear triangle from 120 to 130mm for a normal road wheel would be a bit of a stretch. Were'nt the older freewheel wheels something like 126mm?
BTW- I'm just asking this because I think a bike with track geometry, bullhorns, TT levers, a single front ring with 5 to 8 gears in the back + a bar-end friction shift would be super fun to try esp. with a frame drilled for a rear brake. I like riding fixed.
Thanks for all the replies.
Yes old 5 speeds were like 126 spacing. you can use your 120 hubs also and just use a freewheel.
They used (the latter) set up like this for Hill climb TT or TT that are flat and there is no need to change gears.
I will post better pics of it later.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...4&d=1162794967
S/F,
CEYA!