Thank you very much Dale and Tom. As much as it pains me to cannibalize this beautiful vintage classic, I need to ride. I don't want a wall hanger. I hope the purists don't hate on me but I'm more interested in function. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
Bob Schwartz
Pittsburgh, PA
On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Thomas Adams <thomasthomasa@yahoo.com>wrote:
> Dear Bob:
>
> It pains me to disagree with the philosophical pronoucements of the
> esteemed leader, but if you are going to a 32 tooth rear, the bike isn't a
> true racing style bike anymore. So why saddle yourself with the weight,
> expense and subpar shifting of a Campy rally touring rear mech just to be
> all campy? Go ahead and get a Suntour VXGT for great function at a lower
> price. Or if you want to have a sexier derraileur, watch for a Suntour
> Cyclone GT or a Shimano Crane GS, or a long cage Simplex LJ, or a Huret
> Duopar---. Don't forget you'll also need a longer chain. You can also add
> a 41 tooth TA inner chainring for a few less gear inches with the money you
> save not chasing a Campy Rally. Every bit helps.
>
> And don't worry about not getting a second bike. If you vacation to flat
> lands, swap the NR rear mech and short chain back, change freewheels and
> you look racer authentic again for about 15 minutes of work (assuming you
> keep the short chain where you can find it, and it uses a "no tool"
> masterlink). Or get a separate pair of "touring" wheels to leave the big
> cog set on, and the change can be even faster, plus you have a spare set of
> wheels in case of damage. try to keep the same rim width, or you'll have to
> tinker with the brakes when changing.
>
> Tom Adams
> Manhattan, KS USA
>
> --- On *Sat, 2/12/11, oroboyz@aol.com <oroboyz@aol.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: oroboyz@aol.com <oroboyz@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR] Gearing Question
> To: bob.schwartz14@gmail.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 6:05 PM
>
>
> Bob:
>
>
> I think it will be extremely tough to find a Regina 13-32
> But you can get a new freewheel by IRD:
> http://www.interlocracing.com/
>
>
> Then you need a Campagnolo Rally rear der., the original version ideally.
> These come up on eBay occasionally...
>
>
> Dale Brown
> cycles de ORO, Inc.
> 1410 Mill Street #100
> Greensboro, North Carolina 27408 USA
> 336-274-5959
> http://www.cyclesdeoro.com
> http://www.classicrendezvous.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Schwartz bob.schwartz14@gmail.com<http://us.mc356.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bob.schwartz14@gmail.com
> >
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org<http://us.mc356.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 6:41 pm
> Subject: [CR] Gearing Question
>
>
> Hello Fellow Enthusiasts,
>
> I have a '82 3 Rensho with NR components. The gearing is not low enough for
> my advanced age and the surrounding terrain. It has a 52/43 crank and a
> 14/24 Regina freewheel. I think if I can go to a 32t cog that should give
> me
> what I need. Does anyone know where I can find the appropriate derailleur
> and freewheel. I know a lot some would just buy another bike but
> unfortunately that is not in the cards. Thank you.
>
> Bob Schwartz
> Pittsburgh, PA
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