Schwinn large flange hubs prewar?
03-05-23, 01:09 PM
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Schwinn large flange hubs prewar?
Hello, recently received these in a package deal. Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about them, including value. PO thought they may be prewar track hubs, but I am not sure. They are cool looking and I'm trying to figure out what to do with them. Thanks!
03-05-23, 08:08 PM
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These are likely 50's hubs do you have the internals track axel for the rear scewer parts spacers bushings to complete the rear they are often put in junk bin. Having all the original bit's pieces can make a big difference,
03-07-23, 08:57 PM
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Thanks for your response. No, I only have what is shown. Looks like the front is more complete.
03-15-23, 08:11 PM
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Without more information or pictures, it's difficult to provide an accurate valuation or determine the exact type of hubs you have. However, there are a few things you can look for that may help identify and value them.
Firstly, you can look for any markings or engravings on the hubs that may indicate the manufacturer or model. These can often be found on the flanges or the locknuts. Once you have identified the manufacturer or model, you can try searching for them online to see if you can find any information about their history or value.
Secondly, you can try measuring the spacing between the locknuts. Pre-war track hubs were typically spaced narrower than modern track hubs, which are typically 120mm or 130mm. Pre-war hubs were often spaced around 100mm or less, so if your hubs have a narrow spacing, this may indicate that they are pre-war.
Finally, you can look at the overall condition of the hubs. Hubs that are in good condition, with minimal wear or damage, are generally more valuable than those that are heavily worn or damaged.
Firstly, you can look for any markings or engravings on the hubs that may indicate the manufacturer or model. These can often be found on the flanges or the locknuts. Once you have identified the manufacturer or model, you can try searching for them online to see if you can find any information about their history or value.
Secondly, you can try measuring the spacing between the locknuts. Pre-war track hubs were typically spaced narrower than modern track hubs, which are typically 120mm or 130mm. Pre-war hubs were often spaced around 100mm or less, so if your hubs have a narrow spacing, this may indicate that they are pre-war.
Finally, you can look at the overall condition of the hubs. Hubs that are in good condition, with minimal wear or damage, are generally more valuable than those that are heavily worn or damaged.
The OP has already shown us the engraving on the hub and your formula answers are providing no helpful information.
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Force - simple answer - you gotta build a wheel out of that rear hub just to be able to get that cog off non-destructively! And it you are going to do one, you might as well do the other. (Maybe you are lucky and that cog is just hand screwed on. But that would be no fun.)
If I had those hubs? I'd find some 1950s rims, build them up and start looking for an old track bike to put them on. (I'll bet you can find one cheap and they are so simple, the work to make it properly ridable shouldn't be much.)
If I had those hubs? I'd find some 1950s rims, build them up and start looking for an old track bike to put them on. (I'll bet you can find one cheap and they are so simple, the work to make it properly ridable shouldn't be much.)
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There are some folks on The Cabe with deep knowledge about older Schwinns.
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03-16-23, 11:28 AM
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Force - simple answer - you gotta build a wheel out of that rear hub just to be able to get that cog off non-destructively! And it you are going to do one, you might as well do the other. (Maybe you are lucky and that cog is just hand screwed on. But that would be no fun.)
If I had those hubs? I'd find some 1950s rims, build them up and start looking for an old track bike to put them on. (I'll bet you can find one cheap and they are so simple, the work to make it properly ridable shouldn't be much.)
If I had those hubs? I'd find some 1950s rims, build them up and start looking for an old track bike to put them on. (I'll bet you can find one cheap and they are so simple, the work to make it properly ridable shouldn't be much.)
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https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.a...m=110&AbsPos=9
Says this style was from 40s on, but not sure of when they went out of circulation.
03-16-23, 01:37 PM
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https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.a...m=110&AbsPos=9
Says this style was from 40s on, but not sure of when they went out of circulation.
Says this style was from 40s on, but not sure of when they went out of circulation.
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