![]() I've always had friction shifters, so I've never paid much attention to the cog spacing. I use friction shifters on 7/8/9 with no problem, but I understand some people are wedded to indexing.Ok, so you have a lot of time. There are tons of friction/racheted stem shifters out there that would work with the existing derailleurs and 5, 6, or 7 speed freewheel/cassette, so long as indexing isn't a priority. Will a 7spd freewheel fit on a 5spd hub? Didn't tnink that would work. Assume everything (but consumables) will be bought used and cheap. 7 or 8 speed, bar end shifters, even cheap brifters? The budget will be about $100. Or should I upgrade him to a more modern drivetrain?. (Edit: err, looks like 5 speed Sunrace freewheels cost $13 new. Which might be hard, finding a 5 speed SIS compatible freewheel. My question is, should I find replacement parts just like what he has now?. That will give me time to rummage through co-op bins for cheap parts. I told him to bring it back before the winter starts and I'll do a more thorough service. I can no longer adjust it to shift cleanly adjustment for the upshifts isn't exactly the same as adjustments for the downshifts. Also, I think the shifter indexing is getting worn. ![]() He's not having any chain skip, but I decided not to replace his chain because I think that will result in skipping where he now has none. I didn't measure the chain, but I'd guess it is elongated. The freewheel teeth are visibly hogged out, the inner chainring teeth are pointy. I know it won't be cleaned or lubed for the next 6 to 12 months - sad - but it gets him around. Last year I replaced his worn out front rim last year with a take-off from one of my projects. When he brings it to me, I adjust the brakes and shifting, lube everything, true the wheels, fix any issues he has. But it is a good city ride, with fenders, LED lights, sidewall generator with lights, rear rack, wide cushy tires, Koolstop brake pads, too ugly to steal. He's not a "bike person" at all, never maintains his bike, the Univega is just transportation. He rides it every day, year round, to get around. ![]() It is a lower end Univega with plastic 5 speed Shimano "SIS" stem shifters.
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