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October 2, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood 2 speed, for sale, model d, New Departure

For Sale: New Departure Model D coaster brake hub with 2 speed conversion

Rare item offered today for sale. New Departure model D coaster brake hub with complete 2 speed conversion. 36 hole drilling. Shell and coaster arm appear to be new old stock. Blacked out for the war time effort. These were offered in the 1940's- 1950's as an upgrade to the popular single speed Model … Continue reading For Sale: New Departure Model D coaster brake hub with 2 speed conversion

September 30, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood Sturmey archer, wheel building

Twisted spoke lacing

Pretty cool lacing pattern on this wheel set I found under a bunch of other wheels the other day. Laced to 26 X 1 3/8" 590mm alloy rims. Round and true. This takes skill to pull off properly.

September 27, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood JRA

Extreme wear.

This is a worn out chain ring. Some teeth are split down the middle. Never seen this before!

September 26, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood Elgin, head badge, shim

You couldn’ have used a beer can?

Elgin head badge that was cut in half and used as a seat post shim. I see stuff like this all the time. I guess you use what is available, but man, this one hurts me.