My original Gitane, circa 1970, had a 52/36 crank & 5-speed 14-24 freewheel. I had a push-rod front derailleur ... I don't recall any problems shifting; but, I rarely used the 36t inner.
The rear derailleur was the same as yours ... the only obvious problem that I recall was the cheap pulley wheels.
Al Feng Albuquerque, NM
On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:30:38 +1100 "P. Lynn Miller"
<lynnmiller@optusnet.com.au> writes:
> Good day,
>
> I am working on setting up a wide double with a 6 speed freewheel.
> Just
> interested in anyone's experience and thoughts. I am using a
> push-rod
> Simplex front with a Simplex Prestige rear. At least for the
> moment.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> P. Lynn Miller
> Sydney, Australia
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>
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