I have heard that some people are able to get a Nuovo Record to shift onto a 28 tooth freewheel cog. I have also heard that 26 is as high as the derailleur can reliably go. Clearly there are a number of variables at play here. My question is how should I go about setting it up? Set the wheel forward in the dropouts to shorten the chain? My theory is that this would reduce the slack in the chain. Is it easier to do with a 5 speed or a 6 speed? Have you tried it? What has worked?
Best regards,
Marcus Helman
Huntington Woods, MI