Like the Huret Route Touriste, the Huret Course Competition was one of Huret’s typically innovative and cunning designs, in this case a racing model that attached at the drop-out.

The pulley cage slides along a rod that is held in place by two thick rods (these are often refered to as ‘piano wire’ designs). A strong torsion spring pushes the cage towards low gear, with the cable running directly between the thick wires and a clamp bolt attached to the torsion spring.

It was all very direct and simple, used materials that could be obtained immediately after the end of the Second World War and could be manufactured in Huret’s simple workshops. The pulley cage itself is the exception, it is a rather elegant aluminium casting, with chain tension provided by a helical spring.

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1. •Brand: Huret
   

2. •My category: Huret - direct pull models
   

3. •Country: France
   

4. •Date of introduction: 1946
   

5. •Date of this example: unknown
   

6. •Model no: unknown
   

7. •Weight: 254g including integral hanger
   

8. •Maximum cog: 22 teeth?
   

9. •Total capacity: 8 teeth?
   

10. •Pulley centre to centre: not applicable
    

11. •Index compatibility: friction
    

12. •Chain width: 1/8”
    

13. •Logic: low normal
    

14. •Pivots: one sprung pivot
    

15. •Material: largely steel with aluminium pulley cage plates
    

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