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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-20, 03:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Trevtassie

Find the hub you want. get it soda blasted....

Find the hub you want. get it soda blasted. polish. job done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-20, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Bill in VA

Why not try powder coating? Of actually a...

Why not try powder coating? Of actually a ceracoat similar to that used on armaments and other products. They could match the color of the front. The mask off the spoke holes wmight take a while...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Miele Man

As long as whomever is doing the sandblasting...

As long as whomever is doing the sandblasting thinks/remembers to plug the ends of the hubs.

Cheers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By dedhed

That's why they make things like this. ...

That's why they make things like this.

https://www.caplugs.com/plugs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Miele Man

I'd be quite concerned about the sandblasting...

I'd be quite concerned about the sandblasting making the bearing cups rough.

Cheers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By veganbikes

White Industries and Phil Wood offer polished...

White Industries and Phil Wood offer polished hubs, Industry Nine offers a anodized silver as does Chris King (they also do a matte slate and maybe Pewter still) and Hadley and all those options are...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By TrueEarl

thanks for your answers!!

thanks for your answers!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Darth Lefty

I recall someone here turned off the disk mounts...

I recall someone here turned off the disk mounts from a Deore hub and polished it to make a classy looking high flange hub. I'm sure I won't find it quick though.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By dsaul

As Unterhausen said, the LeMans fork can't take...

As Unterhausen said, the LeMans fork can't take the rotational force of the disc brake. The frame probably doesn't have clearance for the brake rotor at the seat stay or chainstay. The Hardrock is...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By unterhausen

I wouldn't do this to the Lemans, the fork can't...

I wouldn't do this to the Lemans, the fork can't take it for one thing. The Hardrock is probably okay, and it depends on the vintage of the Skyliner
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 05:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Moe Zhoost

If it's anodized, you can remove it with a lye...

If it's anodized, you can remove it with a lye solution (or some oven cleaners). Then you have to do a bunch of work to polish it up. Sand blasting will leave a rough surface that would then have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-20, 05:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By dedhed

Is it paint or anodizing? ...

Is it paint or anodizing?
https://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-Anodizing-From-Aluminum-Quickly-and-Easil/

Contact a sandblaster as you don't want to use sand as the blasting media.

You...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By wsteve464

If you are willing to spend some money and can...

If you are willing to spend some money and can find someone to do it you can cut the old dropout off and use some of the larger dropout assys from Paragon Machine to replace the cut portion of the SS...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By unterhausen

If it's a steel frame and you are happy with a...

If it's a steel frame and you are happy with a disc mount on the back of the seat stay then it's likely that a disc mount can be added to the frame. It also needs a brace between the seat stay and...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-20, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By dsaul

This is perhaps one of the most common requests...

This is perhaps one of the most common requests and the answer always depends on what frame and fork. It would be helpful to provide pictures of the frame and fork and also to tell us where you are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By P!N20

Yeah they do...or at least, did - which version?...

Yeah they do...or at least, did - which version? 8 speed? 9 speed? 10 speed? They all have different spline patterns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By krjt

Are you asking for single speed freewheel? Those...

Are you asking for single speed freewheel? Those that threads onto the hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By dsbrantjr

I cannot fathom removing a functional rear brake...

I cannot fathom removing a functional rear brake and replacing it with .... nothing. You might be glad to have that rear brake some day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-20, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

As Jeff said, many drum brakes have a threaded...

As Jeff said, many drum brakes have a threaded axle. The brake shoes are usually mounted on a backing plate that is held onto the axle, and in position, by spacers and/or nuts on that axle. It is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Jeff Wills

In that case, the drum brake probably needs to be...

In that case, the drum brake probably needs to be unscrewed from the hub. This might need a special removal tool or a big effin' wrench, depending. A couple more posts and you can add a picture. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Jeff Wills

If you tried to include a picture it didn't work....

If you tried to include a picture it didn't work. You need 10 posts or more to include pictures or URLs in a post. This is an anti-spammer measure.

Hubs for (non-integral) drum brakes are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By ups

I had a Nexus 8 built that I put on a single...

I had a Nexus 8 built that I put on a single speed Kona. Worked like a charm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By adlai

most single speed bikes have a front crank of...

most single speed bikes have a front crank of like 44 or 46. The SRAM actually is an overdrive hub eg the cog setup has to be able to climb hills.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By dedhed

You can find an old Bendix 2 speed kickback

You can find an old Bendix 2 speed kickback
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By grizzly59

Crank back to 1968 or so, Schwinn made Typhoons...

Crank back to 1968 or so, Schwinn made Typhoons with a 2-speed coaster brake. Heavy 26" wheel gaspipe bike. Took a licking and kept on ticking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By FiftySix

Interesting indeed. I've never seen that before....

Interesting indeed. I've never seen that before. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By Trevtassie

Another option would be the ATS speed drive. Set...

Another option would be the ATS speed drive. Set it up so the 1:1 is in your climbing gear and 1:1.65 is your cruising gear. They don't look too bad either. I ordered mine and hired the fitting tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By FiftySix

Interesting, why is that? The bike I have in...

Interesting, why is that?

The bike I have in mind for the SRAM happens to have a 38 tooth front sprocket and the SRAM came with an 18 tooth cog. With the tires I have (700x42) that would put that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By adlai

I second the automatix sram. Very impressed with...

I second the automatix sram. Very impressed with it.

Only hard part is getting the gearing right. Probably the best front crank size for that hub is like 38t
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By FiftySix

I like that S.A. has coaster brakes in their 2...

I like that S.A. has coaster brakes in their 2 speed hubs. The SRAM I mentioned hasn't been available with a coaster brake for some time, it would appear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-20, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I have a 2 speed Sturmey S2 hub and like it very...

I have a 2 speed Sturmey S2 hub and like it very much. It's not automatic but requires a slight backpedal to shift. It takes a few days to teach your muscles to remember just how much to back pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By FiftySix

This past summer, I bought an SRAM Automatix...

This past summer, I bought an SRAM Automatix 2-speed hub for my single speed bike. It requires no cables of any kind as it shifts to second gear by an internal centrifugal weight.

Here's an old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By GamblerGORD53

SS bikes most likely have a 120 dropout. So only...

SS bikes most likely have a 120 dropout. So only a 3 sp will fit. I wouldn't trust the no cable ones, prone to fail I hear.
You can put the shifter on the TT like I do. No cable flopping or clutter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By alcjphil

Sorry, but this question makes no sense. " 1 bolt...

Sorry, but this question makes no sense. " 1 bolt I up in there broke" " I put in 1 bolt that was too long."
I simply don't get it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By dsaul

You'll need an adapter to put your current...

You'll need an adapter to put your current caliper in the correct location to work with the larger rotor. The actual adapter depends on the type of brake caliper(post mount or flat mount), the...
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