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@veLLo
Hi all,
I'm highjacking this thread to ask some help with a similar hub... It's a Maillard Normandy flip flop hub from the 70s.
On tuesday I had my rear hub failing on my way back from work.
I thought the axle was broken, but discovered it was just bent (a lot). I installed this axle (new) myself months ago when the old one broke after a crash with a car, worked all fine since...
I took everything appart yesterday so, noticed the bent axle, and saw that the cup where the bearings are sitting on the drive side was not holding tight in the hub (see picture, the bit pointed with the red arrow), this would create the hub to have some play if I was to put the bearing back with a new axle...
On the non drive side, that inside cup where the bearings go is holding well with the hub body.
I don't have the right tool to take the cassette out.
I am under the impression the hub is dead, but I wanted some expertise here before I take any further action... I don't think I want to get into the trouble of replacing the hub...
Thanks for letting me know you thoughts on that!
Szia
Loic