kipibenkipod

Hi all,
I have an old Peugeot:

I have cleaned and de rusted everything. Now I started to put everything together.
I thought maybe before I put the derailleurs and shifters, to try and put the chain as is on the freewheel and the crank.
I didn't thought about it completely, but will I have a chain-line problem? I want to use the small ring in front and one of the big gears at the back.

Thanks,
kfir

patthepunk

I did an old conversion simliar to this one, and older frame and what not. Generally, the freewheel is kinda large and 'chunky' so i didnt need any spacers. If your planning on using the pre-existing wheelset, that is where you might need to use spacers. They look like they are in good condition, but with ollder bikes like this, the wheels are generally heavy as hell. I would get some newer wheel set, mabey an aluminum set, something that will be lighter, and lighter on your bankaccount.

kipibenkipod

Hey, thanks. I will post some photos.
I asked a question. I think you didn't read my post completely. I want to know if I can just pick gear in the back and ring in the front, without a problem? Something related to chain-line.

Thanks,
Kfir

patthepunk

i just edited my origonal post. You right, i didnt answer it at all, but i went back and answerd it.

kipibenkipod

Hehe, this is a cheap bike for houling in Tel Aviv.
I will keep for now the wheels and will not change anything. I don't have the money for it now.
So again, can I just pick the gears and cut the chain?

Thanks,
Kfir

patthepunk

What you can do, if your not looking to spend really any money, is just get rid of the derailer, and the shiffters, etc and just place the chain on like 3-5 gear in the back. this willl give you a freewheel SS essentially, and if you ever want to get a diffrent gear ration, you willl just have to take your tire off to move it up or down a cog.

kipibenkipod

I didn't got your last sentence. Can you explain how can I change gears?
What I'm asking is: Will the chain be enough for gear change? I can move the rear axel 2 cm.

patthepunk

you can, but your chain will be too long.

tashi

You'll need a straight chain-line for it to work, otherwise the chain will slip down a cog (and go loose and fall off) or try to walk up a cog (and get tight and lock up). This will limit the gear combos you can use. You'll have to determine this yourself, as chain-line is a function of the BB spindle length, crank dimensions, # of gears front and rear, etc. so there's no way for us to determine it for you. If you re-space your rear hub you can use a different cog, but I wouldn't put that kind of effort into it without replacing the freewheel with a single speed one.

You will need to shorten your chain, no getting around that.

You don't have a cassette, you have a freewheel. They come in many types, some are singlespeed, some are multi speed (generally 5-7). Cassettes go on cassette hubs (freehubs).


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kipibenkipod

I went ahead and just shortened the chain. It seems ok. I'm now setting up the front brake. When finish, I'll take it for a ride. and then figure out if the chain line is correct.
Sometimes you just need to try ;-)

Thanks,
Kfir

kipibenkipod

Ok,
Seems that all fine.
I have installed the chain on a big gear and small front ring. Seems to work fine.
The winemann brakes are hard to setup.
I'm now thinking of cutting the bar to bull horns, so I will feel more comfortable, like using modern STI.
Also getting rid of the suicide levers seems hard. I saw it off, but it is not clean.
Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,
Kfir

Dr Fu Manchu

I thought the title originally said "peagoat"

kipibenkipod

hehe, yes I always have problem spelling french words ;-)

NinetiesKid

Hey Kfir,

I hate to go off topic, but I think I'm going to be in Israel for the summer, May-August in Yemin Orde, a bit south of Tirat Carmel.

I've been told it is pretty secluded there, and I was wondering how easy/safe it is to travel somewhat long distances?

Any advice?

Sorry to go off topic.

On topic though, since you are keeping the wheel the way it is and shortened the chain, it will work fine most of the time.
Be careful with your right leg when you pedal though, if your pants or leg bump the chain, it may fall off or move up a gear.