Originally Posted by
orcas island
I have read that. I think that they also had a reputation for being correspondingly fragile, and that careful shifting was a good idea!
The name Huret Jubilee makes me think of outrageously light weight and exceptionally graceful. That's awesome to use it!
Originally Posted by
orcas island
The crank is an Avocet triple.
I have an Avocet triple. I removed the Avocet chainrings and replaced them with drilled RINO rings- (and a Campagnolo 28). I've been 'warned' that the Avocet/Ofmega crankset is prone to cracking around the pedal holes; as such- it might be a good idea to inspect the arms once in a while.
I've also been told that the Avocet/Ofmega crank is one of the lightest production cranks ever made. It's not something I seek out- just mentally file that stuff away when I hear it.
Here's the Avocet with the stock rings, the anodized RINO rings above- and compared to a Stronglight 99BIS. I really wanted to trade drilled rings with someone that wanted red anodized rings..
The Avocet with the stripped rings and after polishing- still with the Avocet 24 granny:
And the Avocet on my Trek 400- still with the Avocet 24 ring. I get such a stupid kick out of having top of the line parts on a 'next to entry level' bike.
