By the way (sorry for double post) The bike is a Shadow.
Here's my draft shopping list. Still not made my mind up whether to go ahead. Any comments welcome
Now
Chainwheel 52/40
Freewheel 14-28
Front Derailleur Suntour Cyclone
Rear Derailleur Sachs Huret
Gear ranges
Chainwheel...
How did this project go? I'd be interested to know.
I'm planning a similar project to update a 1980s Dawes road bike to some more modern gear with wider ratios. I'm thinking of an 8 speed MTB cassette (11-32) + new rear MTB mech on 700c rear wheel, and a new double chainset (cyclo cross...