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cs1	08-26-12 03:12 PM

Shimano Z Series

Any history or information on the Z series Shimano parts? Are they friction or indexed?

realestvin7

08-26-12 03:54 PM

Friction.

leecycle

08-26-12 05:36 PM

There were Z-series freewheels (e.g. MF-Z012) that are SIS compatible; they have "INDEX" stamped on the cogs next to the tooth number.

auchencrow

08-26-12 07:01 PM

There is some good information on Velobase about them. They were used on entry/mid-level eighties bikes.

cs1	08-27-12 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auchencrow (Post 14656165)

There is some good information on Velobase about them. They were used on entry/mid-level eighties bikes.

Nice info, thanks for the link. I inhereted a set and was going to give them to a good friend for a vintage project. They look just like Deer Head XT derailleurs. So, I wasn't sure whether they were friction or indexed.

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