Fred Rafael Rednor wrote:
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> I also have no idea how
> well these hubs held up under the stress of elite level racing.
> Anyway, I'm aware of the Helicomatic's shortcomings but I
> still appreciate the concept.
In the Tour de France, Helicomatics were never used. Maillard supplied the teams with their conventional freewheels and hubs.
Helicomatics were purely a touring, non-race bike product for Maillard.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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