Originally Posted by mpetry912

You can run the Helicomatic if you like - it's an elegant design but parts - especially wear parts like cones and sprockets - are hard or impossible to get and like the jubilee derailleur, prone to catastrophic failure. I like to ride bikes that are absolutely reliable - and not worry about something failing far from home. Long term you should probably consider a new rear hub or complete wheel. There are lots of options out there but in freewheel hubs the Phils are best IMHO.

Mark Petry
Bainbridge Island, WA USA