GrumpyOldMan":h6c3yzbk said:
Whats wrong with just using some 27" x 1-1/4? :?
Raleigh Wisp Mixte (updated)
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Whats wrong with just using some 27" x 1-1/4? :?
GrumpyOldMan
Devout Dirtbag
LOL, did you actually read my post?Spokesmann":6zeqjjk8 said:
If you re-read my post you will see what's wrong with 27 x 1-1/4. (For me anyway). I'm very reluctant to go the 700c route as my wheels are only 27 years old and have years left in them yet!
Bronzemedallist
Retro Newbie
Mrs Wisp
Hi there im new and this thread is a bit old but maybe someone will help...
Just picked myself up a wisp on ebay - identical to this one pre refurb.
Trying to figure out how to sort it out for my wife to ride - key issue being the drive train. She wont like friction shifters so any ideas on how to move to indexed shifting ? I love the look of those velo orange thumb shifters. Essentially I need the end result to be hassle free for commuting, I have even considered a 3 speed hub wheel but they seem scarce for 126mm dropouts (which i believe the wisp frame will 'flex' to!!? - I haven't got the bike yet but my head is spinning with possibilities.
In the beautiful example above did the orig. wheels need redishing after the addition of a 6 sp freewheel?. or I replace both wheels with 700c (assuming the brakes will stretch the extra 4mm) 126mm 6 speed hub (can you get a 7 speed in a 126 ?) but then i need a compatible (and stylish) thumb shifter for a 6 speed and a rear mech... oh lord the list goes on sorry hope someone can help... ta
Hi there im new and this thread is a bit old but maybe someone will help...
Just picked myself up a wisp on ebay - identical to this one pre refurb.
Trying to figure out how to sort it out for my wife to ride - key issue being the drive train. She wont like friction shifters so any ideas on how to move to indexed shifting ? I love the look of those velo orange thumb shifters. Essentially I need the end result to be hassle free for commuting, I have even considered a 3 speed hub wheel but they seem scarce for 126mm dropouts (which i believe the wisp frame will 'flex' to!!? - I haven't got the bike yet but my head is spinning with possibilities.
In the beautiful example above did the orig. wheels need redishing after the addition of a 6 sp freewheel?. or I replace both wheels with 700c (assuming the brakes will stretch the extra 4mm) 126mm 6 speed hub (can you get a 7 speed in a 126 ?) but then i need a compatible (and stylish) thumb shifter for a 6 speed and a rear mech... oh lord the list goes on sorry hope someone can help... ta
hi - i'll try and answer your questions.
I've put 7sp indexed levers on the downtube using a Shimano band on pair of levers. I really liked the Velo Orange thumbies but I also needed to keep the costs down. Cost won out on this occasion. Depends on what look you're after - Shimano STI's and a mtb short cage rear mech would work together nicely on a flat bar.
The Wisp frame is a 126mm dropout anyway - or at least that's what it measures. I didn't redish the wheel - the 6 speed blocks fits perfectly, and shifts nicely between the cogs.
I looked at the mixte gallery on Flickr a fair bit when getting inspiration.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/mixte/pool/
loads of nice bikes on there
I've put 7sp indexed levers on the downtube using a Shimano band on pair of levers. I really liked the Velo Orange thumbies but I also needed to keep the costs down. Cost won out on this occasion. Depends on what look you're after - Shimano STI's and a mtb short cage rear mech would work together nicely on a flat bar.
The Wisp frame is a 126mm dropout anyway - or at least that's what it measures. I didn't redish the wheel - the 6 speed blocks fits perfectly, and shifts nicely between the cogs.
I looked at the mixte gallery on Flickr a fair bit when getting inspiration.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/mixte/pool/
loads of nice bikes on there
Bronzemedallist
Retro Newbie
Wisp
thanks for all the help - pictures of the build to follow in the next few weeks.
thanks for all the help - pictures of the build to follow in the next few weeks.
2wheelgood
Retro Newbie
Another Raleigh Wisp
Hey there all... also new to this thread and also in need of some Raliegh Wisp specific advice.
I want to replace the gear system on mine, turning it from a 5 speed to 10 or 12 and replacing everything with new.
What I am wondering is if I will be able to get parts that will be compatible with the wheel, exactly what I need to look for, or if I am going to need to replace the wheel also?
Currently the wheel on the bike is same as one in the original pictures in this thread.
Any advice appreciated
Thanks, Alice
Hey there all... also new to this thread and also in need of some Raliegh Wisp specific advice.
I want to replace the gear system on mine, turning it from a 5 speed to 10 or 12 and replacing everything with new.
What I am wondering is if I will be able to get parts that will be compatible with the wheel, exactly what I need to look for, or if I am going to need to replace the wheel also?
Currently the wheel on the bike is same as one in the original pictures in this thread.
Any advice appreciated
Thanks, Alice
Hi Alice,
If you keep the existing wheels, then you can get a 5 or 6 gear freewheel to fit right on to the wheel. I used a 6 speed Shimano HG freewheel. You'd then need a new chainset, shifters, front mech and cables to make it all work.
If you go 6 speed, you'll need to replace the original rear mech too.
Cheers,
Ian
If you keep the existing wheels, then you can get a 5 or 6 gear freewheel to fit right on to the wheel. I used a 6 speed Shimano HG freewheel. You'd then need a new chainset, shifters, front mech and cables to make it all work.
If you go 6 speed, you'll need to replace the original rear mech too.
Cheers,
Ian
2wheelgood
Retro Newbie
Thanks Ian, much appreciated,
Need to replace the rear mech anyway so that will be fine... off to look for parts now!
Thanks again
Need to replace the rear mech anyway so that will be fine... off to look for parts now!
Thanks again
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