Originally Posted by
UKFan4Sure
That's what I told my son. The older ones that were a mix of Maillard and Simplex are harder to deal with. Especially with the Helicomatic hub.
The hub and wheel can at least be replaced. The big issue is the Huret rear derailleur hanger, which has the B-screw notch at the wrong angle. The other weirdness to avoid is the grub screw seatpost clamp.