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Thanks for all replies. Update: when I took the wheel off, I discovered the freewheel had been mangled in the past, probably by someone trying to get it off unsuccessfully, so it's gone to my LBS to be removed. It was something French, apparently always difficult to remove. Then when I know what...

Thanks for replies. Cassette/freewheel: that's how little I know! you've learned me something... Going from a 14/28 5spd freewheel to a 14/32 6 speed freewheel: How would this feel subjectively - like one extra gear, or two?

My road bike is a 1980 Claud Butler Sovereign 10spd tourer, and I can't get up the hills on it. Current drivetrain: Front Chainring: 35-50, no maker's name but the cranks are Silstar. 5 bolt, BCD 122mm Front Mech: Campagnolo Rear Cassette: 14-28 5spd Rear Mech: Campagnolo Rally 3rd Gen long...

Re: Claud Butler rebuild I'm inspired by what you've done with your Dalesman. Just acquired a Claude Butler Sovereign 1980 from a neighbour - it had been hanging in his garage for 15yrs since he developed a heart problem and stopped riding. He bought it in Harrods and it still has the original...