Originally Posted by
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That's pretty cool, and I didn't need to go past those shims when I worked on mine.
I'm glad that I didn't need to change any of the sprockets, either!
Again, the appeal with these, firstly, is that they are available French-threaded.
For owners of earlier French bikes with original hubs, the French threading can be a pain.
Of course some folks put English freewheels on French-threaded hubs, and many do get away with it.
The pictured Cyclo64 freewheel can be a very useful part to have around, hence the high prices.
Thanks, Bob, for posting those pic's.
Speaking of French freewheels, I'm waiting for this to arrive.
I traded service and regearing on two NOS Suntour New Winners for this Simplex freewheel. I had never seen one before the fellow C&Ver sent me a picture. At first I thought it might be a Cyclo re-branded as a Simplex, but as you can see, they are different. When I first searched ebay only two active ones were listed, one a 4 speed, and the other a NOS for $$$ from our "good" friends at pbBikes.
Now, after searching completed sales, I'm guessing it is a re-branded Regina, but with some doubts. Take a look at this one which I believe is the same. On the back it is marked as "Made in Italy."
And the cogs look suspiciously like Regina Oro cogs. But--- the Regina Oro, Corsa, etc. bodies, just don't match this Simplex. Those are 4 speed bodies that have the smallest cog threaded into the second cog to make them into 5 (or 6) speed freewheels.
So, any thoughts on the Simplex freewheels?