Re: [CR]WTD. Suntour Ultra 7, 12-34t

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 22:34:50 -0500
To: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com>, CR List <ClassicRendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]WTD. Suntour Ultra 7, 12-34t


dave martinez inquired:
>
>Anyone in CR land gots a NOS Suntour Ultra speed freewheel 12-34t???
>
>Need it for the Jack Taylor triplet.
> Check out the Shimano 11-34 7-speed. This is _much_ superior, and dirt cheap ($25!)

In my opinion this is the finest freewheel ever made, by far. Also a very nice gear selection. I've got one of 'em on my Rambouillet with a 42 tooth chainring, gives me gears from 33 to 103 inches, with decent spacing in the cruising range.

See: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/mega7/

And: http://harriscyclery.com/freewheels.html#7

By the way, all 7-speeds are "Ultra" spaced.

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