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From: wagner@uw-june (Dave Wagner)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Freewheels & chains
Message-ID: <83@uw-june>
Date: Thu, 11-Apr-85 14:28:47 EST
Article-I.D.: uw-june.83
Posted: Thu Apr 11 14:28:47 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 14-Apr-85 03:43:34 EST
Organization: U of Washington Computer Science
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Well, here is a synopsis of the mail I received regarding ultra- vs. normal-
spaced freewheels.  Votes ran 2-1 against the ultra (however, the sample size
was only 6).

Some common themes that I observed in the replies:

	- If you do use ultra- freewheels, a Sedisport chain is a MUST.
	- If you use normal freewheels, Uniglide chains make shifting easier;
	  especially when combined with Shimano's twist-tooth freewheel cogs.
	  (On the other hand, I have heard from other sources that the bowed-out
	  side plates on UG chains will cause the chain to stretch out much
	  faster than a normal chain.)
	- The Shimano DeOre XT rear derailleur was highly recommended for
	  coping with difficult shifting situations.

Thanks to all who replied!


			Dave Wagner
			University of Washington Comp Sci Department
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