Re: [CR]Maillard Helicomatic Deficiencies?

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Columbus)

Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:37:05 -0500
From: "gabriel l romeu" <romeug@comcast.net>
To: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Maillard Helicomatic Deficiencies?
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Does anyone know the size of the front bearings on these wheels? gabriel

Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
> They were some of the early cassette hubs, although ceratainly not the first - I have Wiley-Baylis from the 50's. They have been bad-mouthed fo r supposedly breaking spokes due to increased dish and having smaller bea rings on the right side that wore out cones faster. I haven't observed e ither. If you ride a pair from Nome to Patagonia, maybe you'll observe t hese tendencies, otherwise I think they will be just fine. I have a bunc h, I like them, and I think they are innovative and cool. And the remova l tool works great for opening beer.
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> Regards,
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> Jerry Moos
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