Re: [CR]shimano 600

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Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:43:16 -0500
From: "Steve Kurt" <kurtsj@mtco.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]shimano 600
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> From: "Armadillo Farm" <armadillofarm@satx.rr.com>
> Does anyone know if there is a change in hub design/parts from the 1980
> 600 to the early 83 600ex hubsets. thanks
>
> jay gruen
> san antonio texas

hi Jay,

I've got Bike Warehouse catalog from March 1980, and it lists both the plain 600 hubset (i.e. designed for freewheels) as well as the 600EX freehub set (i.e. designed for cassettes). The cassettes shown in the catalog were 6 speed.

I can't offer any info on the '83 600EX parts. Was further info sought?

I do own a set of the plain 600 hubs, and had used them from 1976 to the late 80's. Good, basic hubs. They are taking up space in my parts box, in case anyone has an interest in them....

regards,
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL, USA