gioech

Hi all,
i am pretty new in this world and as such i did a major mistake: destroyed my rear hub!!
now i am looking online for a new one, but cannot find it because i don't think i have the complete set of information to look for.

Is there a list/website with all the pictures of the possible Phillips hub available? i know for sure mine is a single speed, but don't know much more. on the rest of the bike didn't find any marking... suggestion??

albrt 

Assuming your bike is an English Phillips from the 1970s or before? There is a good chance that the back wheel is 26" x 1 3/8", but there is no way to say for sure without more information. You will probably need to replace the whole wheel unless you have the skills to rebuild the wheel around a new hub.

The tires should have the wheel size written on them.

gioech

Thanks albrt for the quick reply. it's not problem to rebuilt the complete tyre, i can find someone that can help me out on that.
the point right now is to understand the correct hub to buy.

I have read that there are different single speed hubs: Celtonia, Credalux, ... how can someone identify the correct one for his bike? where, beside the hub, some writing can be found? and furthermore where can I find association between year of production/components used and picture to identify the correct parts?

bluesteak 

There is still a lot of information missing. The main variables to build a new wheel are the dropout width, and the number of spokes. Does the hub have a freewheel, or is it a coaster brake?

It seems like a new wheel still might be the best option.

In what way is the hub ruined?

gioech

the hub has 40holes, and the width is 10-11 cm
it is a free wheel.

i am still not able to upload picture unfortunately.. need to wait some additional time

bluesteak 

I’m thinking a new 40 hole single speed hub might be hard to find, and wonder what condition the rims are in, since it sounds like you have the original 50+ year old wheel.

markk900

gioech To be able to post pictures you need 10 posts....that's 5 more than you have. Also you can upload to the gallery right now and others can look there.

bluesteak asked a good question. Why do you think you ruined your hub? What is broken/damaged?