Re: [CR]Classic Derailleurs

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From: <Bikerdaver@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Classic Derailleurs
To: hturn@sbcglobal.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:46:10 EST

Henry- I have tried various 6sp, 7sp, 8sp FWs with a Campy SR derailluer. 7sp will shift as smooth as a 6sp with very minor TLC. 8sp will also shift, but the noise and over-shifting ordeal is just not worth it in my experience. Cheers, Dave Anderson Cut Bank MT

In a message dated 12/29/02 3:37:03 PM PST, hturn@sbcglobal.net writes:
       I was wondering if anyone has used any pre-1980,1985 derailleurs on a contemporary bike using more than 6 speeds? Anyone ever experiment?