Which way to go?
04-17-17 | 11:42 PM
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Which way to go?
Hi folks,
Several months ago I bought a 1977 Eisentraut Limited as a frame plus components in a box from a forum member and am finally getting to the build. It came with a very nice Galli groupo and an interesting Huret DT shifter set (Pix attached). Realizing Albert’s penchant for having the “most workable” components and frame parts, should I stick with the Huret or look at Simplex Retrofriction? As far as I can tell, the Simplex shifters would be period correct.next few weeks.
Sorry, but I haven’t gotten to the point where I can install the Huret set and check the functionality. Maybe in the
Any comments, suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and regards,
Van
Several months ago I bought a 1977 Eisentraut Limited as a frame plus components in a box from a forum member and am finally getting to the build. It came with a very nice Galli groupo and an interesting Huret DT shifter set (Pix attached). Realizing Albert’s penchant for having the “most workable” components and frame parts, should I stick with the Huret or look at Simplex Retrofriction? As far as I can tell, the Simplex shifters would be period correct.next few weeks.
Sorry, but I haven’t gotten to the point where I can install the Huret set and check the functionality. Maybe in the
Any comments, suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and regards,
Van
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04-18-17 | 06:33 AM
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I would try the Hurets first, and replace only if you don't like them for some reason.
Eisentraut is a grail bike for many people -- be sure to post pics of the finished project.
Eisentraut is a grail bike for many people -- be sure to post pics of the finished project.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
04-18-17 | 08:53 AM
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Those are just pure friction shifters.
IMO- even putting on Suntour Power Shifters is an improvement.
IMO- Simplex Retrofrictions would be optimal.
However, Sachs/Huret made a DT shifter that had buttery smooth ratcheting action- kind of like the cross between Retrofriction and Suntour Sprint- those might be cool as well. They always sell inexpensively on eBay.
I tried using bar end pods to use them for my Miyata.
IMO- even putting on Suntour Power Shifters is an improvement.
IMO- Simplex Retrofrictions would be optimal.
However, Sachs/Huret made a DT shifter that had buttery smooth ratcheting action- kind of like the cross between Retrofriction and Suntour Sprint- those might be cool as well. They always sell inexpensively on eBay.
I tried using bar end pods to use them for my Miyata.
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