Re: [CR]Huret Dropouts

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

From: "Rick Chasteen" <chasteen@kcaccess.net>
To: "KCTOMMY" <KCTOMMY@email.msn.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <BB44E4906DE6D311BBCF00500460E4AC029ACA29@ems8.uwsp.edu> <002501c063f2$308a9d80$333efea9@oemcomputer>
Subject: Re: [CR]Huret Dropouts
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 12:59:29 -0600


Tom:

These were very common, although I have no experience with them. As I remember, the slot for the axle was semi vertical, with the top a few degrees behind the bottom.

Rick Chasteen
Kansas City


--- Original Message -----
From: KCTOMMY
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 10:15 PM
Subject: [CR]Huret Dropouts



> On ebay is a picture of a Gitane frame, a '72 Super Coursa. What's
> interesting is the rear Huret drop outs. They are a bird cage-ish lattice
> style, and I've never seen the like before. Were these common, or seen on
> other common bikes? How did they work when compared to the ubiquitous Campy
> 1010's? This one is threaded with a stop for Campy style derailers. Pretty
> neat. Oh by the way, if your looking for a small 531 french frame for a
> resto, this one looks interesting. No relation to seller.
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>
> Tom Adams, in Cold Kansas City