5 speed to 7 speed - non-indexed
howdy bike peeps
I have a Bianchi Sprint that I am looking to recommission for mooching about on.
It currently is a 10 speed, so has a 5 gear rear cassette fitted with un-indexed downtube shifters.
I was thinking of swapping different (better) wheels on it and I have one with a 7 speed cassette fitted.
Can I just slap on the 7 speed wheel without trouble? My guess is the un-indexed shifters will still work, because the 7 speed cassette is narrower with a narrower chain but the derailleur 'sweep' will be the same (just with more gears to choose from within that 'sweep')
I apologise if this is a silly question. I'm new to the realm of modifying bikes.
I have a Bianchi Sprint that I am looking to recommission for mooching about on.
It currently is a 10 speed, so has a 5 gear rear cassette fitted with un-indexed downtube shifters.
I was thinking of swapping different (better) wheels on it and I have one with a 7 speed cassette fitted.
Can I just slap on the 7 speed wheel without trouble? My guess is the un-indexed shifters will still work, because the 7 speed cassette is narrower with a narrower chain but the derailleur 'sweep' will be the same (just with more gears to choose from within that 'sweep')
I apologise if this is a silly question. I'm new to the realm of modifying bikes.
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Just try it. My guess is it will work fine. I changed from 6 to 7 on an old Elswick and did not even change the chain (just the block).Rose Xeon CDX 3100, Ultegra Di2 disc (nice weather)
Ribble Gran Fondo, Campagnolo Centaur (winter bike)
Van Raam 'O' Pair
Land Rover (really nasty weather
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The only problem might be the rear frame spacing which likely is 120 mm with 5 speeds.
7 speed needs minimum 126 mm.0 -
cheers guys
I'll give it a whirl...0 -
Sent our did compact spacing 6 and 7 speed freewheels back in day look for one of those if you have clearance issues.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
