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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Finally had the local shop install the new, 1980...

Finally had the local shop install the new, 1980 vintage Suntour Pro Compe 5-speed freewheel, with beautiful gold finish. Had to bid $35 to get the NOS part. The Suntours were known for great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Just bought a NOS Suntour ProCompe 14-18T...

Just bought a NOS Suntour ProCompe 14-18T freewheel on Ebay. I expect this to greatly improve shifting onto the two large sprockets, and there would be no need to upgrade the Huret Luxe Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,255
Posted By darrch

1972 sounds reasonable, the year the Huret Luxe...

1972 sounds reasonable, the year the Huret Luxe Super Touring RD was introduced. Your front crank set looks identical to the crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,661
Posted By darrch

Here's my Miyata 710, bought new in 1982 for $270...

Here's my Miyata 710, bought new in 1982 for $270

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,274
Posted By darrch

Local, old family bike shop says Milremo rear hub...

Local, old family bike shop says Milremo rear hub has English threads. Now to locate a good condition Suntour Perfect 5-speed freewheel!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

No, the Hyland Family Bicycle Shop...

No, the Hyland Family Bicycle Shop (http://www.hylandbikes.com/history.html) is in San Jose, CA, stared in 1963, pre-dating my 41-yr old 1970 Dawes Galaxy! Its a nice friendly place for parts and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 01:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Thanks for testing the Milremo you have. There...

Thanks for testing the Milremo you have. There is no sizing info on my Milremo hub either, just MILREMO. I will ask the Hyland Family Bike shop where I get parts, that's been here forever and owner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Noticing that my hub was MILREMO, it caused me to...

Noticing that my hub was MILREMO, it caused me to hesitate and miss out yesterday on a Suntour Perfect 5-speed freewheel for $15 incl shipping. The existing grooved top freewheel never did shift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Need to talk directly to one of those retired,...

Need to talk directly to one of those retired, Vintage Dawes engineers or techs on what they specified for those Milremo hubs. If they were smart/thinking, they would have Milremo specify English...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,274
Posted By darrch

1970 Dawes Galaxy tourer

Here's my 1970 Dawes Galaxy 21" touring bike from college days. Like my car those days, the Galaxy came with chromed steel rims, Nervar cottered cranksets and chain-rings, Weinmann 610/750 brakes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,523
Posted By darrch

Vintage MILREMO hub threads & Freewheel compatibility

I have a 1970 DAWES GALAXY, with MILREMO high-flange rear hub. I would like to upgrade to a Suntour Perfect 5-speed FREEWHEEL, for its assymetrical shaped cog teeth and better shifting, if the...
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