"fixed" freewheel, variable gear?

On 3 Nov 2003 10:49:10 -0800, (Andrew
Webster) wrote:

(Qui si parla Campagnolo) wrote in message ...

Why not just weld a freewheel together, add as many cogs as you wish and then
stop to change the gearing, must have LONG dropouts for chain tension tho-

Peter Chisholm

If you have two power links in the chain you can add/remove a few
links easily enough, of course, quick gear changes are out, but worth
it for a long ascent.

Andrew Webster

Or use a double chainring and two sprockets (should be able to screw
two track sprockets onto the long thread of a 6/7 speed freewheel
hub). 42x15 and 38x19 for example gives 76" and 54" gears with no
change of length, and you could probably arrange a perfect chainline
on both combos with a bit of shimming. You might even be able to
change gear without loosening the rear wheel.

Kinky Cowboy

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