Actually, there are cassette hubs which are definitely on topic. The Dura Ace AX is one example, plus the Maillard Helicomatic hub was a type of cassette as well. And considering the many "modern" innovations that were in truth already used by French touring bikes in the 30's, I wouldn't be at all surprised if variations on the cassette hub were experimented with before WWII.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
exoticfreewheel
> It would be a dubious honor to be the first to discuss a cassette hub
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> Chuck's Mavic reprints are excellent!
> http://www.velo-retro.com/
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> -Jack "it's a 1989 Z hub" Bissell
> Tucson, Az
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> On Saturday, May 8, 2004, at 08:58 PM, Ben Kamen wrote:
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> > If we are asking i wonder where these odd Mavic 570 hubs and alloy
> > cogs fit in ... can't find any references or info on them .... they
> > are unique design and different to anything i have seen.
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> > I'm offing them but i cant find any other pics ....
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> > http://ebay.com/
> > eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56197&item=3676291749
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> > Item number: 3676291749
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> > 7 speed but unlike any hub/body/cog system i have seen. Any clues,
> > info or musings ???
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> > What say ye ?
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> > ciao,
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> > Ben Kamen
> > NYC>australia
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> >> Could we come up with an "Al/Ti/Mg exotic freewheel" list and
> >> timeline perhaps? Hmmm....
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> >> (There were many, from Suntour, Regina, Everest, Maillard, Zeus,
> >> Campagnolo, Cyclo, etc.). Any other brands that anyone can think of?
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> >> Greg "dig those crazy old alloy and ti freewheels" Parker
> >> Ann Arbor, Michigan