Bronzemedallist
Retro Newbie
So I just picked up a Raleigh Wisp Mixte - 45 quid complete , one lady owner.
Need to fix it up for my wife to commute on.
assuming the wheels are in good shape i will keep them - same goes for the cranks if possible. So here's the question, can i put a new 5 speed freewheel on, Shimano Tourney Rear mech and a basic shimano 5 sp thumb shifter - i can find all these things relatively cheaply. I know its not a proper restoration job but will it work.?
I figure she defo needs index shifting.
could do with a few gears for getting from kings cross up to archway.
Alternatively I suppose I will make it single speed freewheel for her... opinions on that ? or is single speed frowned upon round these parts ?
Need to fix it up for my wife to commute on.
assuming the wheels are in good shape i will keep them - same goes for the cranks if possible. So here's the question, can i put a new 5 speed freewheel on, Shimano Tourney Rear mech and a basic shimano 5 sp thumb shifter - i can find all these things relatively cheaply. I know its not a proper restoration job but will it work.?
I figure she defo needs index shifting.
could do with a few gears for getting from kings cross up to archway.
Alternatively I suppose I will make it single speed freewheel for her... opinions on that ? or is single speed frowned upon round these parts ?
