noglider 

One thing I noticed in the 70's. The Dia Compe centerpulls looked identical to Weinmann (with one exception) but did not feel identical at all. We called the Dia Compes spongy. I don't know if it was because of the material or somewhere they added leverage.

JML, I worked at Bicycle Workshop at 259 Massachusetts Ave. I was the sole mechanic from Aug 1980 through the winter. In the spring, we hired two more mechanics, and I was the head mechanic through Sept 1981. It was a great year for me, stepping out on my own, making a living, paying my own rent, etc.

I still say Campy Record stop as well as anything you want. I'm not saying Mafacs are better than Campy or vice versa, just that they're both superb.

I put Mafacs on my 1972 Raleigh Super Course recently. That makes it a Frankenbike, but I just like them better than the Weinmanns.

If you toe in Mafacs, even with the original shoes, you can get the squeal out. The serrated rims made noise, but nothing like Mafac squeal.

I never liked the Tourney sidepulls or centerpulls. I can't say why. Maybe it's that I was (and am) bigoted against Shimano, for the most part, though Shimano does make some excellent products and innovations. Their hubs were always the best for the money.