Re: [CR] Osgear derailleurs

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From: "Neil Foddering" <neilfoddering@hotmail.com>
To: <oldtrikerider@q.com>, Rendezvous Classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:55:39 +0000
In-Reply-To: <SNT112-W65F758AFCF4A0AE05E3317AA4B0@phx.gbl>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Osgear derailleurs


You can use an Osgear with a front derailleur; have a look at http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/osgear.html for a photo of an Osgear-equipped bike with a double chainring.

Neil Foddering Weymouth, Dorset, England


> From: oldtrikerider@q.com
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:53:54 +0000
> Subject: [CR] Osgear derailleurs
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> I've looked at a few Osgear equipped bikes (online) and it would seem that one can't use a front derailleur with a a rear Osgear derailleur because of the idler pulley mounted below the chainring. Am I wrong?
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> Paul Patzkowsky
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> Longmont, Colorado