| There's a great boys bike for sale on ebay. The item number is 200101173514. Check it out! by: 64.141.128.114 |
| some 10 speeds in the 70's / 80's had a front freewheel system. i think i saw a picture of one made by panasonic (i didn't even know they made bikes...). other websites mention a shimano front freewheel system for some of the older 10 speeds. i have a raleigh grand prix (approx 1975) which i would like to convert to front freewheel. does anybody have advice or parts for sale? any help will be truly appreciated. thanks, grant by: 66.78.127.241 |
| Shimano made them for Ashtabula cranksets and for three-piece cranks. The three-piece ones are rare in my experience, probably because people who care about the extra weight didn't feel the need for this technology. The only benefit, if it benefits, is the ability to change gears while coasting. (Sheldon says coasting is a pernicious habit.) A lot of the one-piece versions appeared on low-end Schwinns. Apart from that, no doubt you are aware you'll also need a gear cluster that doesn't freewheel. Be sure it's included when you buy the parts... by: 209.7.150.163 |
| I had one of those years back.I didn't find any benefits from it.If anything, the problem is if something goes wrong with the drive system(derailler hangs up,chain comes off)it is quite catastrophic.That's what happened to mine.Something got caught in the derailler and it just munched itself.Literally destroyed the back wheel.In my opinion,it's not worth your while.It's unique but that's it. by: 209.71.219.218 |
| ....and don't get a pant leg caught in the chain.Oh boy! by: 209.71.219.218 |
| thanks for the info, gentlemen. i've read elsewhere about the dangers of a pant leg in the chain with this type of setup, but the mashed up rear wheel is something i hadn't considered. ccmguy...r u canadian? grant by: 66.78.127.241 |
| Born and raised in Ottawa.Now live in the boonies south of Kemptville.You? by: 209.71.220.177 |
| I have a front freewheal that I would sell off a panasonic. send me an offer if your interested. I would also probly have to ship b/c I am in Philadelphia. by: 66.227.95.240 |
| Looking for pedals which have the word "Firestone" stamped into the medal strip on both sides of the pedal and a round red reflector in the outer end of the pedal. Please contact me if you either have or know where I can locate these pedals. Thanks by: 64.12.116.203 |
| I have several old bikes for sale if any collectors are interested. I have 20" Huffy (Lil Gypsy) Girls -- Serial Number --> 00400246 Executive Boys -- Serial Number --> 88108 24" Firestone (Speedcruiser) Girls -- Serial Number --> J354852 26" Higgins Girls -- Serial Number --> 502-46571-228181 Grantsport (Aquarius) 10-Speed Girls Ross - Eurotour 3-Speed Boys -- Serial Number --> 0479570288 Kent (Americana) Girls -- Serial Number --> B16042 If any one is interested I can sent you pictures. My e-mail is nacew@yahoo.com Thank you for your time, Will. __________________________________________________ by: 24.115.153.90 |
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