Re: [CR] Dropout Adapter?

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 10:53:56 -0500
From: Jerry & Liz Moos <moos@penn.com>
To: Chris Beyer <beyerc@mailserver.volvo.com>, classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Dropout Adapter?
References: <3A2BDD29.601835BC@mail.volvo.com> <3A2BE72E.CE66DC6B@penn.com>


Oops! I meant to say a 14-28 FW, which is quite a different matter.

Regards,

Jerry Moos

Jerry Moos wrote:
> Don't know the nominal capacity, but I use an SLJ 5500 with a 14-18 FW and
> 52-40 chainwheels with no problems. You do have to get the chain length
> right, though.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
>
> Chris Beyer wrote:
>
> > Greetings:
> >
> > I know we've discussed this, but...............are any of you familiar
> > with an adapter to allow the use of a more readily-available derailleur
> > on a Huret dropout? A Simplex SLJ 6600 fits perfectly, but the cage
> > isn't long enough for my needs.
> >
> > BTW: anyone out there know the maximum sprocket capacity of SLJ 5500
> > and of SLJ 6600?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris