Originally Posted by RK1963
I don't think the poor reputation of the Maillard Helicometic hub is deserved. ...
OK, but you still have the problem of being unable to find ANY replacement parts, including cogs for a simple re-gearing. I'll stick with something more mainstream, like a SunTour freewheel, for which I have a pegboard full of spare cogs in most sizes.
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