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6 Speed Freewheel on 120mm Spacing?

18K views 23 replies 8 participants last post by  linglingtom  
If everything that you say is true, you need to find an ultra six freewheel. They fit 120mm spacing.
Good luck finding one that isn't worn out.
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This frame must be 126 spacing.
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In 1988 they were beginning to make 130mm frames.
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120mm spacing was the standard before 6 speed freewheels were invented. Almost all steel 120mm spaced frames could be spread to 126mm, by bending the rear triangle, and then straightening the dropouts with a dropout tool.
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Most American made bikes were spaced 120mm, with 27" wheels, until the early 80's.
If you wanted a "racing" bike with 700c wheels, you needed to buy an Italian frame.
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You're stuck with either a 5 or an ultra-6 speed freewheel.

Good luck finding a 5 speed "racing" freewheel (13-22) or (14-24)
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Ultra-6 is going to be even harder to find.

It's even hard to find "racing" 7 speed freewheels anymore. All I have left is a 12-18 and a 13-24 Sachs, and a 12-19 DA, in good shape.
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