Re: [CR]Freewheel clearance problem

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From: "swampmtn" <swampmtn@siscom.net>
To: <Atrikerider@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <f4.2f9d03b4.2c6e99ff@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Freewheel clearance problem
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 19:47:39 -0400


Perhaps you can just remove the smallest fw cog?

AldoRoss
Middletown, Ohio


----- Original Message -----
From: Atrikerider@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 4:18 PM
Subject: [CR]Freewheel clearance problem



> I just tried to put a 120 mm rear wheel with a 5 speed freewheel into an
> early 50's frame that measures 118 mm (?). The teeth on the 14t cog hit the
> chainstay and therefore it doesn't turn. I can't move the wheel further back
> because it is already against the gear hanger for the derailleur. Should I
> start looking for a 4 speed freewheel? The frame did originally have a derailleur
> because the brazed on fittings are there for the shift lever and the cable
> guides.
>
> Paul Patzkowsky Longmont, Colorado