I thought I'd seek opinions from fellow BFers on hub options. The original Normandy Luxe Competition hub cones are toast. I took the front apart and I don't think it was ever serviced in 50 years, which is a real shame. Dried up old grease and lots of pitting. I had a hell of a time getting the locknut loose.

I do have a low-flange Maillard 700 front hub handy, but ideally for the Competition I would build a new clincher wheelset with either period or somewhat newer nos or otherwise very good condition high-flange hubs and I think H+Son TB14 polished rims.

Campy Record is mega dollars now, so that leaves hunting for Maillard 700 Professional in nos or otherwise really good shape. I want to run the five-speed freewheel I have (after a visit to freewheel spa) or a narrow six-speed freewheel.

Anyway, slightly disappointed at the condition of the cones (which are unobtanium), but not surprised.