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He's owned the bike for 10 years and it's been in reserve for when the main Raleigh commuter has been out of action. So it's only been used sparingly however it has been used consistently for 2 months and then the trouble with the freewheel started. I'll see what route he thinks is best to take. The...

There's a special tool for that hub that would need to be hunted down. Then there is the added grief of rebuilding that freewheel. Then there's the thought that the hub is of a sub optimal design from the outset. Plus the replacement of the spokes. I wouldn't personally want that hub as it's to my m...

I agree with you all.
A replacement wheel is the optimal solution here.

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Is that a Maillard Helicomatic hub? Sheldon Brown describes it here and provides details on identifying it from the lockring. If it is, then your friend will probably need to buy a new wheel. I missed this first time around. Hopefully it's not Helicomatic. Sheldon: 'The Helicomatic was a nice idea ...

Thanks that's good to hear.
The levers are down tube friction so from my memory they should continue to work in the same way.

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A friend has ripped the Simplex derailure in half it look like a case of over shifting? Anyway it's gone into the back wheel broken 2 spokes. Added to this the 6 speed freewheel has internally failed it's just spinning and not driving. He wants it back on the road. It needs a replacement derailure t...

Just to be clear. The 'Y' frame was not produced at the time it was created because of legal issues with Raleigh it was impossible at the time for Alex Moulton to develop or progress. Not to be defeated Alex Moulton developed the space frame and started a new company. The first two bikes were the AM...

I'm confused if you find a frame with a 65mm drop and convert this to 650b wouldn't.the drop be even lower? 650b is smaller than 700c.

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Could it be that if you have a tight chain the wear is faster?

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Hi, I'm looking for some options on a child's 20" rear wheel that can take a 5 speed freewheel. I found that tredz sell one but I'm not certain what the full specs are? https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Tru-Build-20-inch-Junior-Rear-Wheel_61151.htm?sku=177278&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&...

Thanks for this information.
I have taken the lower spring out and it looks misshapen. I'll get it photographed and uploaded.

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Many thanks I have passed this info on.

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Hi, I'm looking for hybrid suggestions for a a friend he doesn't really have technology so I'm posting this really on his behalf. It needs to be large or extra large as he is 6' 4". His budget is £350. So far I found a Marin but it doesn't go up to his size only 6' 2". Pardon the pun but i...

Thanks Brucey.

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Thanks for this information.
It's much appreciated.

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