David: ' I'm interested in the responses. If any are sent to you Off List, may I please ask that you post them just on general principle of sharing information? That is, of course, if content allows.
Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois "David G. White" <whiteknight@adelphia.net> wrote: I fear the purists will be horrified, but as part of a restoration project this winter on what appears to be an early 80s Colnago Super frame, I'm thinking about using a 7 speed freewheel. Come on guys, give me a break! I live in Vermont where all rides are hilly and my middle aged legs really appreciate the extra gear ratios! Anyway, I'm looking for advice on how to do this.
I just purchased the frame. It can be seen at: . I know the rear stays may need to be spread slightly -- the frame arrived yesterday and I haven't had a chance to measure the existing width. Aside from that a few questions:
1) How careful do I need to be about which Campy hubs I use? Can I simply use any 6 or 7 speed hub with a 126mm width?
2) Is it possible to re-build an older 120mm Campy Record hub using a wider axle and some spacers? Will the 6 or 7 speed freewheels go on? Or is there a difference in the freewheel threading as well as the axle?
3) Does a Campy Nuovo Record rear derailleur have sufficient travel range to handle a 7 speed freewheel? How about the Super Record rear derailleur?
4) Are there other issues of which I should be aware?
Thanks!
David -- the impure -- White Burlington, VT
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