funkster Dirt Disciple Aug 11, 2013 #1 So I'm trying to get to grips with the intricacies of the vintage road bike... If a frame has 120mm chain stay spacing, then it can fit an older rear cassette, but not a newer one!? :facepalm: Which will fit, which will not!? Help!
So I'm trying to get to grips with the intricacies of the vintage road bike... If a frame has 120mm chain stay spacing, then it can fit an older rear cassette, but not a newer one!? :facepalm: Which will fit, which will not!? Help!
GasPipeWarrior Retro Guru Feedback View Aug 11, 2013 #2 Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Frame/Hub Spacing is a handy starting point.
Midlife Retro Wizard Aug 11, 2013 #3 Stick to a standard 5 speed freewheel (called a block), two chainrings up front and that's 10 gears............enough for anyone Shaun
Stick to a standard 5 speed freewheel (called a block), two chainrings up front and that's 10 gears............enough for anyone Shaun
