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The hubs did have a freebody, 1/8th were the norms, 3/32 were only introduced after adding more cog, says five speed in order for it to fit in the frame.
The max number of cog is 4 with a 1/8 chain, which is the same width as a 5/6 speed 3/32 cassette.