wagner@uw-june (Dave Wagner) (08/26/85)
OK, I'm the one who started all this controversy (which was precisely my
intent!). After reading various postings, many of which were very informative,
I've come up with another idea concerning derailleurs that might be worth
batting around.
Nowadays everyone seems to be using Ultra-6 chains (whether or not they have
ultra-spaced freewheels). These chains are known to be less stiff than wider
chains, such as the Regina Oro. I was using this very chain on my bike when
I was having all the problems with my Duopar. Could it be that the Duopar
can muscle around a more flexible chain but just can't handle the stiffer ones
without destroying itself?
Another possiblility, of course, is that my chain wasn't the correct length.
However, none of the Japanese derailleurs that I've ever used are all that
sensitive to chain length.
Dave Wagner
University of Washington Comp Sci Department
wagner@washington.arpa
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P.S. I'm still using that 6 year old Shimano Crane!
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