Regina Oro question

[sebinho]

So it can be a Shimano too? And might be wiser to go used/stretched?

 

[Cycleops]

Shimano is fine. If the other components in good condition then go new

 

[sebinho]

Thanks for your help!

 

[sebinho]

This is about the standard of the freewheels I'm looking at (and a strong contender):



This the 52t chainwheel (the 42 is much the same):

 

[Cycleops]

The freewheel looks fine but the chainring is rather worn but should work okay with a new chain. Give it a go.

 

[midlife]

Kmc z series OK...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Chai...2-5aa5-4457-82df-583c5aa426e3&redirect=mobile

 

[Sharky]

Wasn't Renold chains the goto chains in those days?

What happened to them?
And Fiamme rims?

 

[Hover Fly]

Wasn't Renold chains the goto chains in those days?

What happened to them?
And Fiamme rims?

They were, got out of cycling and motorbikes to concentrate on industrial chains.
The only modern 3/32" 5-7 speed that come close are Wippermann Connex (7xx) in their various degrees of rustproofness.

 

[sebinho]

Kmc z series OK...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Chai...2-5aa5-4457-82df-583c5aa426e3&redirect=mobile

Thanks, these are readily available in Brazil. I'm actually looking for a gold chain, ideally, as I'm trying to match the spec and look of my frame in the 1983 Somec catalogue. There's a KMC X8 in gold, however the local seller insists that it is 2/32" and not 3/32. From what I see, I don't think 2/32 exists as a chain standard. It would be 1/16" anyway.

 

[midlife]

Kmc x8 is available in gold and 3/32

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234566166756

Being 8 speed compatible I'm not sure if it's too thin for an old oro?

 

[biggs682]

Pretty sure i have a couple of used Oro 'acorn' blocks in the man shed