What is this? "SMS Max"
07-05-20, 07:53 PM
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What is this? "SMS Max"
I was looking at a used bike listed locally. It is a Bridgestone Kabuki. It has something sticking out from the rear derailleur, or maybe it is part of the rear derailleur, I don't know. On it is written "SMS Max". I asked the owner about it, but she does not seem to know anything about that.
Thanks for any help,
Danny
Thanks for any help,
Danny
07-05-20, 08:02 PM
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07-05-20, 08:06 PM
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About the most awful shift system of the 70 though /90's bikes. IMHO you should pas on this bike .
07-05-20, 08:10 PM
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I have to say that most of the early indexing systems can work far better to day than they ever did at the time just by using modern chain and cabling.
A newer style freewheel with appropriate sprocket spacing will also greatly help indexing performance.
A newer style freewheel with appropriate sprocket spacing will also greatly help indexing performance.
