Joined: May 2008
Posts: 294
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From: Portland, Maine
Bikes: '85 Univega Safari-Ten (fixed), '84 Univega Supra-Sport, '85 Univega Gran Turismo, '86 Bianch Giro, '93 Cannondale R300, '68 Raleigh Gran-Prix (S3X fixed), '74 Schwinn Sprint (fixed), '5? Raleigh Lenton, '73 Raleigh Sprite, '36 Three Spires... etc.
This is my first post in the general forums... and it's a bump!
I just bought my first 5 speed a few days ago, and after fixing it up, here is my conclusion: anyone who wants to deal with the hassle of a derailur for the benefit of only 5 speeds is a crazy person. I'm half tempted to convert this thing to a 3 speed, but not quite willing to deal with the associated expense and labor.
And I'm curious, why is everyone so opposed to wide gear ratios? I frequently find myself complaining about the opposite, so I'm not quite sure I see where you guys are coming from.