cassette recommendation?
05-16-12 | 07:01 AM
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cassette recommendation?
My '78 Super Le Tour 12.2 has a freewheel that feels pretty gunked up despite my initial cleaning efforts.
If I have to replace it, what would be a good replacement match? The current cassette is a Shimano (14,17,20,24,28) but I think I'd like to switch to a smaller-toothed high gear, maybe a 13?
Any suggestions for a direct swap? I'd keep my eyes open for a NOS, or I wouldn't mind buying new if the price was reasonable.
(The RD is a Shimano 600, FD Shimano 60.)
If I have to replace it, what would be a good replacement match? The current cassette is a Shimano (14,17,20,24,28) but I think I'd like to switch to a smaller-toothed high gear, maybe a 13?
Any suggestions for a direct swap? I'd keep my eyes open for a NOS, or I wouldn't mind buying new if the price was reasonable.
(The RD is a Shimano 600, FD Shimano 60.)
Last edited by 67tony; 05-16-12 at 07:44 AM.
05-16-12 | 07:12 AM
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The 13 would be high gear and you probably have a freewheel.
05-16-12 | 08:20 AM
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Harris has those IRD freewheels with a 13T top cog. $50 though, ouch: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/freewheels.html#5
05-16-12 | 12:46 PM
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Sunrace is making freewheels (again?) and are marketed by DiaCompe. They may have a close ratio cluster with a 13T high. And it may be a 6. They are not as slick as the Shimano that are made in China, but I rode one recently and it was fine ... CLICK_CLICK_CLICK ....
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