Huret Duopar
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I'm guessing that you have a claw that's for a Huret derailer, but your derailer is set up for a hanger with the stop in the standard Campy position. The stop on a Huret hanger is too far forward. If that's the case, you just need to switch to a standard Campy-style claw.
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Second revival of this thread!
So is the main body of the duopar (the part that bolts to the dropout and supports the "first" parallelogram) supposed to be able to freely rotate about the dropout the way that most derailleurs do? Or is it supposed to remain fixed in place, while the "second" parallelogram takes care of positioning the jockey wheels closer to or farther away from the cogs.
I just installed a Duopar on a frame with a Shimano-style dropout hanger, and with the tabbed and keyed washer at the dropout stop, the main parallelogram is at about a 45 degree angle.
So is the main body of the duopar (the part that bolts to the dropout and supports the "first" parallelogram) supposed to be able to freely rotate about the dropout the way that most derailleurs do? Or is it supposed to remain fixed in place, while the "second" parallelogram takes care of positioning the jockey wheels closer to or farther away from the cogs.
I just installed a Duopar on a frame with a Shimano-style dropout hanger, and with the tabbed and keyed washer at the dropout stop, the main parallelogram is at about a 45 degree angle.
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While mine is not exactly seized in place, it certainly is snug and doesn't move during shifting. 45 degrees works real good on my bike.
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That sounds right, Southpawboston. The chain tension created by the arm tends to position the main parallellogram forward. It can be pivoted backwards to make it easier to pull off the rear wheel.
45 degrees sounds ok, to me. I've installed them on bikes with Shimano or Campy-style hangers maybe half a dozen times. Got one now on my 1984 Trek 610.
45 degrees sounds ok, to me. I've installed them on bikes with Shimano or Campy-style hangers maybe half a dozen times. Got one now on my 1984 Trek 610.
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Thanks Jan and Road Fan. The thing is, I'm concerned it won't be able to work well with the 12-32 8-spd cassette it's being mated to. The larger cogs, no problem at all. The "second" parallelogram can bring that upper jockey wheel nice and close to the larger cogs. However, when trying to negotiate the smallest two cogs (12 and 14T), the second parallelogram can't get close at all-- probably 2cm away at best. Is this going to cause shifting problems? Furthermore, the only way the first parallelogram can span the 8 cogs laterally is with the limit screws all the way out. Again, not a problem for the largest cog, but for the smallest cog, the derailleur does something funny: if the second parallelogram is all the way "up" (close to the cogs) as the first parallelogram is moving laterally out toward the smallest cog, the second parallelogram contacts and interferes with the first parallelogram before it reaches the limit screw and the derailleur gets stuck somewhere between the two smallest cogs. i.e., the lateral range is more limited when the second parallelogram is in the up position, closer to the cogs. I just installed it tonight and don't have a chain on it yet, but just playing around with it with my hands, the only way the derailleur can move laterally all the way to the smallest cog is if the second parallelogram is partially or all the way "down". If this is too confusing, I'll upload some pics to illustrate. And perhaps I'm overanalyzing things before putting them full together!
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The Duopar was not designed in teh days of freewheels wider than 7-speed. If you're getting it to span an 8 at all, consider yourself lucky.
I haven't used one with a 12, but I've used it with many 13s. I can't believe the free length is much different between the 12 and 13, and I find the shifts into and out of my 13s are as seamless as can be.
I'd say, just put it together and ride it. I think Huret did a great job designing this. Give it a chance to do what it was designed for, then you'll know. Watch out for the limit screw, don't lose it. I don't think we're as good at visually analyzing as we think. I know I'm not.
I haven't used one with a 12, but I've used it with many 13s. I can't believe the free length is much different between the 12 and 13, and I find the shifts into and out of my 13s are as seamless as can be.
I'd say, just put it together and ride it. I think Huret did a great job designing this. Give it a chance to do what it was designed for, then you'll know. Watch out for the limit screw, don't lose it. I don't think we're as good at visually analyzing as we think. I know I'm not.
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So, a favor:
Would someone with the tools and skills be willing to measure up and either accurately describe or annotate a photo of this mythical tabbed washer? I'm a handy guy with a set of files and a frickin' virtuoso (in my own mind) at the grinding wheel. It's just that I've got a new-to-me bike that's just begging for a Duopar rear mech, and I'd like to be able to use my Eco.
Or could someone with the spare parts handy compare and contrast one with the tabbed front-wheel washers that have been mentioned-- or maybe a Sturmey washer? Ya folla?
I have a feeling other people than me would be really grateful.
Would someone with the tools and skills be willing to measure up and either accurately describe or annotate a photo of this mythical tabbed washer? I'm a handy guy with a set of files and a frickin' virtuoso (in my own mind) at the grinding wheel. It's just that I've got a new-to-me bike that's just begging for a Duopar rear mech, and I'd like to be able to use my Eco.
Or could someone with the spare parts handy compare and contrast one with the tabbed front-wheel washers that have been mentioned-- or maybe a Sturmey washer? Ya folla?
I have a feeling other people than me would be really grateful.
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The Duopar wasn't the only model to use that tabbed washer. You may be able to find a lesser Huret derailer that has the part you need. The best ones had a "B" screw on the washer so you could adjust the angle. I bought a cheap steel Huret derailer on eBay and was able to make the washer from it work on a Duopar by bending the tab 180 degrees and turning the washer the same amount. The washer has to have little nubs on it that fit into the slots in the derailer and keep it from rotating. That makes the washer hard to fabricate.
See post #25 for a picture of a tabbed washer.
See post #25 for a picture of a tabbed washer.
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Doesn't actually help. I am considering doing a short production run of these, so all the information I can get is not too much. Since I do not myself have a Huret washer and do not expect to see a Huret washer at any point in the foreseeable future, this is the next best thing.
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Hello gentlemen,
I was wondering if someone with Duopar experience could help me figure something out? I bought one months ago and I'm finally getting around to the build I wanted to put it on. I'm mounting it to a bolt on hanger as there is no hanger on the frame. The problem is, it won't rotate at the hanger pivot bolt. I have all the hardware save this little, transparent washer in this link.........
https://lh6.ggpht.com/_jIpsYYJIn_4/TH...t1hardware.jpg
Is that my problem? If so, would any standard, thin washer work in lieu of not having it?
Thank you for any input!
Oh, btw, just what is the little, beveled bolt for at the far right end in the above link?
I was wondering if someone with Duopar experience could help me figure something out? I bought one months ago and I'm finally getting around to the build I wanted to put it on. I'm mounting it to a bolt on hanger as there is no hanger on the frame. The problem is, it won't rotate at the hanger pivot bolt. I have all the hardware save this little, transparent washer in this link.........
https://lh6.ggpht.com/_jIpsYYJIn_4/TH...t1hardware.jpg
Is that my problem? If so, would any standard, thin washer work in lieu of not having it?
Thank you for any input!
Oh, btw, just what is the little, beveled bolt for at the far right end in the above link?
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Bump to the top!..........
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Um.........nevermind. Got it.
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Doesn't actually help. I am considering doing a short production run of these, so all the information I can get is not too much. Since I do not myself have a Huret washer and do not expect to see a Huret washer at any point in the foreseeable future, this is the next best thing.
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Kind of late to post this, but I found this photo album to be quite helpful. https://www.flickr.com/photos/28267220@N05/sets/72157623530295917/with/4446539901/.
I did some measurements from the pics and was able to manufacture a washer to fit a duopar to a Huret dropout. Scrap aluminum and some drilling and filing.
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I did some measurements from the pics and was able to manufacture a washer to fit a duopar to a Huret dropout. Scrap aluminum and some drilling and filing.
-G
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Resurrecting this Huret Duopar thread with a question
I just mounted a Huret Duopar Eco and took it for a ride. I love it.
But does anyone know the steps to removing the rear wheel when using this rear derailleur?
But does anyone know the steps to removing the rear wheel when using this rear derailleur?
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The DuoPars are the best friction rear derailleurs ever.
What problem are you having with removing the wheel?
What problem are you having with removing the wheel?
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The Duopar's hanger bolt is meant to be loose enough to allow it to swing backwards which really helps when removing the rear wheel.
There's a lock nut on the back of the hanger to lock in this small amount of play. If not, this is the problem - - the deraillur is just tightened all the way down. This doesn't hurt anything until you need to change wheels.
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N.B. you can also easily disengage the pulley cage spring to remove tension from the chain, which is also helpful sometimes.
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The Duopar's hanger bolt is meant to be loose enough to allow it to swing backwards which really helps when removing the rear wheel.
There's a lock nut on the back of the hanger to lock in this small amount of play. If not, this is the problem - - the deraillur is just tightened all the way down. This doesn't hurt anything until you need to change wheels.
Given all of that, should I loosen the derailleur a bit so that it pivots, or leave it tight? I read different answers in different places.
Thanks for your help.
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There are at least three ways that a tightened mounting bolt can allow for free rotation of the derailer about the pivot bolt.
1) The bolt features a stepped-up diameter above the threaded end, which bottoms on the hanger, thus preventing tightening torque from binding the "B-knuckle" at the mounting bolt.
2) The bolt features extended threading for a locknut on the reverse side of the hanger mounting hole. The Locknut locks the bolt without the bolt pinching the B-knuckle, so the derailer is free to rotate about the mounting bolt.
3) The mounting bolt is threaded internally where it is threaded externally, allowing a set screw to be tightened inside of the threaded end of the mounting bolt, thus expanding the bolt so it cannot move within the hanger mounting hole. The derailer again is free to rotate about the mounting bolt which effectively acts like a rigid part of the frame without having it be tightened down against the derailer's B-knuckle.
I use a Duopar derailer on my Trek 510 with the mounting bolt tightened down on the derailer's upper (B) knuckle.
The washer tab broke off long ago as the washer is hardened, and thus brittle. You cannot bend these things!
I have great difficulty removing the rear wheel. I first remove the QR completely and then "finesse" the wheel out of the frame without loosening the mounting bolt. I'm sure this would be easier with vertical dropouts, or with even longer chainstays than this sport-touring bike already has.
1) The bolt features a stepped-up diameter above the threaded end, which bottoms on the hanger, thus preventing tightening torque from binding the "B-knuckle" at the mounting bolt.
2) The bolt features extended threading for a locknut on the reverse side of the hanger mounting hole. The Locknut locks the bolt without the bolt pinching the B-knuckle, so the derailer is free to rotate about the mounting bolt.
3) The mounting bolt is threaded internally where it is threaded externally, allowing a set screw to be tightened inside of the threaded end of the mounting bolt, thus expanding the bolt so it cannot move within the hanger mounting hole. The derailer again is free to rotate about the mounting bolt which effectively acts like a rigid part of the frame without having it be tightened down against the derailer's B-knuckle.
I use a Duopar derailer on my Trek 510 with the mounting bolt tightened down on the derailer's upper (B) knuckle.
The washer tab broke off long ago as the washer is hardened, and thus brittle. You cannot bend these things!
I have great difficulty removing the rear wheel. I first remove the QR completely and then "finesse" the wheel out of the frame without loosening the mounting bolt. I'm sure this would be easier with vertical dropouts, or with even longer chainstays than this sport-touring bike already has.
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[QUOTE=JohnDThompson;19932780]Some Duopars (maybe only the titanium ones; I can't remember) use an allen socket expansion bolt threaded from the back to lock the upper pivot adjustment:
Wow! I just found it. Ingenious. What a piece of arcane knowledge about an obsolete part. Thanks.
Wow! I just found it. Ingenious. What a piece of arcane knowledge about an obsolete part. Thanks.