Originally Posted by
The Golden Boy
I would not bother ****ing around with the Helicomatic.
I would also not **** around with the Duopar.
I personally think if you have a bike as nice as an 85 620, with XT brakes- spend the extra bank on the Kool Stop Cross Pads, with the fancy shoes, so they don't look like cut off MTB pads.
Kool Stop Cross Pads by
Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
XT XTR1 by
Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
@
RRJohn,
If they appear to be properly functioning currently you can run the Helicomatic hub and Duo Par derailleur until you get something better.
The Kool Stop road pads are definitely nicer than the MTB pads and I would get a set to replace the existing original pads asap because the bike will stop better.
Have fun and post pictures.