Newer wheels on an older bike
09-10-12 | 10:10 AM
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Newer wheels on an older bike
I'm considering a 1985 Nishiki Prestige and want to install newer wheels that I already own. I want to keep the Nishiki drivetrain, including the Suntour front and rear derailleurs and the downtube friction shifters. The Nishiki has a six speed freewheel on a 126mm wide hub with 700c rims.
The modern rear wheel I want to use has a 130mm wide Shimano 5600 105 hub. I'll cold set the frame to 130mm if needed.
I would like to use a new cassette, but use the older drivetrain. Will a 7, 8 or 9 speed cassette play nice with the old 6 speed parts? I'm sure a new chain will be needed.
The modern rear wheel I want to use has a 130mm wide Shimano 5600 105 hub. I'll cold set the frame to 130mm if needed.
I would like to use a new cassette, but use the older drivetrain. Will a 7, 8 or 9 speed cassette play nice with the old 6 speed parts? I'm sure a new chain will be needed.
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09-10-12 | 10:24 AM
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Yes, they should work acceptably. Cold setting should not be required. You'll get crisper shifting up front if you replace the old rings with 9/10 speed ones, but it will shift OK as is.
Remember that the shift lever needs to move a much shorter distance to shift the rear cogs.
Remember that the shift lever needs to move a much shorter distance to shift the rear cogs.
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09-10-12 | 10:31 AM
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If I go with an 8 speed cassette, what chain is best? I'll keep the existing crankset and chainrings.
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09-10-12 | 10:52 AM
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You may have difficulty with frame clearance on the small cog when you add a 9-speed cassette. I'd get it all set up before you commit to the chain. Extra narrow may be necessary.
09-10-12 | 08:21 PM
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Yes, they should work acceptably. Cold setting should not be required. You'll get crisper shifting up front if you replace the old rings with 9/10 speed ones, but it will shift OK as is.
Remember that the shift lever needs to move a much shorter distance to shift the rear cogs.
Remember that the shift lever needs to move a much shorter distance to shift the rear cogs.
09-10-12 | 08:28 PM
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09-10-12 | 09:04 PM
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