Re: [CR]Maillard Helicomatic Deficiencies?

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Falck)

To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:02:23 -0700
Subject: Re: [CR]Maillard Helicomatic Deficiencies?
From: "Al Feng" <alfeng@juno.com>


When you go to regrease the REAR bearings, you will see they are SMALL ... like having front bearings in the rear, as I recall.

I think I made a half-hearted effort to fit larger bearings and a different cone (on a different axle), but figured it wasn't worth the effort at that point in time ...

Obviously, not many cog sets available ... can't recall the threading on the lockring ...

Al Feng Albuquerque, NM

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:16:15 -0500 Joseph Bender-Zanoni <joebz@optonline.net> writes:
> So I bought a set of wheels for the Super Champion Mod. 58 rims with
> the
> aforementioned hubs and figured to take them apart and sell the
> hubs.
> Then I see how well built and true the wheels are. Then I realize
> that I
> have an eclectic French bike project that could use such wheels. You
> see
> where I am going... I remember these hubs may have some issues but
>
> nothing more. What's the experience from those who know. I'm not
> light
> and the bike will have low gears.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ
> Gadzooks- I'm cleaning up the basement and sorting out all the
> "stock"!