Classic & Vintage - campanolo, regina , maillard/sachs

HI .
I know this has been asked before , but i hope you guys could direct me in the right direction .
I have several wheel sets here . Some i have aquirred and some that i have built .
Most of the wheel sets are Tubular Mavic Gp4 / Ambrosio Monteral Rims laced onto campagnolo Chorus / Record hubs that i have .
The worst part is i dont have any freewheels for these beauties .

would like to find some more classic race geared 7/8 freewheeels .

anyone have any of these they would like to part with , or where i could possibly find some for a decent price ?
either they are extremely difficult to find or im looking in the wrong place .
any leads would be fantastic .
thanks for your help

//Timo

Freewheels of that era were mostly 5,6 & 7 speeds.

and where to buy them . that is the question
thanks

ebay

i am aware of ebay . but this isnt always the" END all "to solve our freewheel woes .
im sure someone here has a few laying around that they arent using and would be willing to sell them . and or knows of an obscure online retailer or something along those lines .
.
T

After using both, I prefer my 6sp Dura Ace freewheel over my 6sp Regina America....

Hej po dej Soderbiker! Try Bicycle Classics, http://00eda5d.netsolhost.com/freewheel.html They have some 7sp freewheels listed, a bit pricey in my opinon, but there just the same. I have a NOS Suntour 7sp "New Winner" in my box, but I am keeping it for now! 8sp freewheels are really rare I believe.

@evwxxx
tack snälla . jag ska kolla nu .
MVH
//T

While not period correct so to speak, has anyone tried Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600087&subcategory=60001109&brand=&sku=11695&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Freewheels) 6 speed freewheels?

Never mind...I reread and see the OP want 7/8 speed. My bad.

While not period correct so to speak, has anyone tried Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600087&subcategory=60001109&brand=&sku=11695&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Freewheels) 6 speed freewheels?

Never mind...I reread and see the OP want 7/8 speed. My bad.

i ahve seen this company mentioned many times over on these boards .
i hope that 1 day they will start to ship to us here in Sweden , it would be very nice !!

//T

I would think europe would have better access to vintage parts than we do here in the US. Suntour & Shimano freewheels do shift better than the Regina but on a Campy bike why not go all Italian.

After using both, I prefer my 6sp Dura Ace freewheel over my 6sp Regina America....

Yep. The Shimano freewheels of that era (6 speed) are superior in my opinion. I do have the "Italian only" complex, and resisted putting the freewheel on, but it was available. It performs flawlessly, and is dead quiet. Super stealth.

I usually install Regina, as that is what I have available.

I would think europe would have better access to vintage parts than we do here in the US. Suntour & Shimano freewheels do shift better than the Regina but on a Campy bike why not go all Italian.

Surpirsingly not. I peruse Ebay europa and there's a fraction of what we have on Ebay USA.

Any 5,6 or 7 speed will work as long its the appropriate threading. Not sure about the 8's.

Have you checked loosescrews.com? I believe that they have some 7 spd freewheels, or can build you one on a Shimano carrier. Really though, I find Ebay the best source for drivetrain parts.

Interested in an aluminum Regina 1992 8-speed freewheel w/tin? Needs a new second-to-last cog, for the original split.

-Kurt

Someone pointed me to www.interlocracing.com as a source of quality freewheels.

I have a few Campy, Regina and Atom freewheels that I could be persuaded to part with, but I don't know what shipping to Europe would cost, and if it would be worth it. pm me and we can figure it out if you are interested.

@dmp . thanks for the link ill check it .
ill also PM you here in a second .

@ cudak888
Thanks kurt for the offer , but i'll pass for the time being . very muc appreciated though!!

Soderbiker, I have a few 6 and 7 speed freewheels, Regina and Sachs-Maillard (not the early '70s Maillard!). What tooth arrangements are you interested in?

Road Fan

Harris Cyclery sells Shimano, IRD and SunRace freewheels (the IRD apparently cheaper than IRD's webstore).

Is money an issue? Start calling your local shops and ask if they deal with Euro-Asia Imports. On shop somewhat local to me does... last time I was in they had an NOS Regina CX with tin in the display. EIA has em... expect to pay.. the regina was $70... you can pay $600 for campy.

Edit: You're in Europe! Sorry my input is useless.. but be aware there is a supplier in the US with huge stock of NOS vintage parts including the freewheels you seek.

Surpirsingly not. I peruse Ebay europa and there's a fraction of what we have on Ebay USA.


That amazes me too. You would think there'd be all sorts of stuff available in Europe. Maybe they hold on to their stuff?

Sorry, can't help the OP.

I have a Regina CX 6 speed corncob 14-19 if you're still looking.

While not period correct so to speak, has anyone tried Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600087&subcategory=60001109&brand=&sku=11695&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Freewheels) 6 speed freewheels?

Never mind...I reread and see the OP want 7/8 speed. My bad.


Harris cyclery has IRD and Sunrace freewheels. eBay right now is awash with freewheels.

@evwxxx
tack snälla . jag ska kolla nu .
MVH
//T

I'm working with some Swedes based in Goteborg, but I'm not successfully adopting Swedish!

Soder, what tooth ranges are you interested in?

For an OLD of 126 mm, you can with care fit up to 7 speeds, at least if you're looking for freewheels and not cassettes. Sachs-Maillard had some 8-speeds on the market in the past and I have seen them on Ebay, but I don't think they'd work on any of my 126 wheels. I do have excess 6 and 7-speed, which is why I want you to tell me your wants.

Bicycle Classics is a new-old-stock seller or new replacement part seller. They don't deal in used parts. What's on their site is new, hence the high prices. Plus I know the owner (local club colleague), and he is supporting his family on that business - it's not just a labor of love for him.

Road Fan

While not period correct so to speak, has anyone tried Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600087&subcategory=60001109&brand=&sku=11695&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Freewheels) 6 speed freewheels?

Never mind...I reread and see the OP want 7/8 speed. My bad.

I can't speak about the Nashbar, but on my Trek 610 I'm using a Performance Sunrace 13-23 7-speed, and it works real well. You have to watch out for small-cog to dropout clearance, and may need to shim a bit and adjust the dish.

Road Fan

Just got 2 nice custom-assembled Shimano 7-speed freewheels from loosescrews.com shipped to Canada in less than 10 days. The cogs are different finishes depending on what they have available in the sizes you want -- the company is careful to tell you this up front when you order. Best to give a first and second choice of cog sizes when you order but we got our first choices on both: 13-26.

Have you checked loosescrews.com? I believe that they have some 7 spd freewheels, or can build you one on a Shimano carrier. Really though, I find Ebay the best source for drivetrain parts.

Last I checked, loosescrews will build a custom Shimano 6 or 7 but won't guarantee matching color on the cogs.

I've always heard that 8 sp. freewheels are a bad concept due to the potential for axle breakage.

hey all
I just repossessed my stolen Peugeot 1980 Competition PKN10 and the thief had fitted a nasty Shimano freewheel which was binding - I stripped it and the shims were all chewed up so it would not freewheel properly. (if you want to read a good tale of repossession try: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67267&highlight=stolen)
I need the original configuration of:
13, 15, 17, 20, 24, 28 teeth on a Sachs Maillard freewheel, normal thread fitting.
New or good used please?
Thanks
Slim 07896 921115 mobile

Plenty on Ebay and over time you'll get exactly what you want. Best of all, you don't have to go anywhere.

Here's an example currently available (9/8/09):

NOS, Sachs Maillard, 8 speed, your choice of 12-19; or 12-21; or 12-24; or 12-28.

Auction number: 290343347712

Seems to fit your specifications. Don't really understand why none have been available for your needs to date. I've bought many on Ebay over the years and get the model I've always needed.

You get what you pay for, bite the bullet and ride your classic and move on!

steve

i am aware of ebay . but this isnt always the" END all "to solve our freewheel woes .
im sure someone here has a few laying around that they arent using and would be willing to sell them . and or knows of an obscure online retailer or something along those lines .
.
T

I've noticed the selection of freewheels on Ebay has been shrinking.

What sizes are you looking for?

Are your wheels 126 mm OLD, 130 mm, or something in-between? Non-Ultra 6-speeds are best on 126 as are nearly all 7-speeds, and I think that only the 130 mm system has enough room for an 8-speed freewheel. But (this is lore, not my own experience), don't freewheel hubs with 130 mm OLD have a tendency toward bent axles?

I've never used a Campagnolo freewheel, mainly based on cost and rarity. I find Regina to be poor shifting, SunTour to be somewhat better, Sachs-Maillard to be much better, and Shimano to be just a bit better than SachsMaillard. Of course if you are using a Duopar derailleur, nearly everything shifts very well, but that would not be suitable for a race-like build.

Hey, guys, this thread is nearly a year old, and here we are responding to it like it's still current!!!

Yep, very stupid, Steve <------------------------------

Unless the op chimes back in ...