Modern wheel set

traveler11

Look Ma, No Hands!

• Jan 25, 2015

• #1

Modern wheel set for Elgin ?

I have a 43 Elgin with a mussel man hubs . I have written about this here before . The problem is I have a tough time stopping the bike after two attempts at making this better , I am wondering if there is a set of modern rims that I could use on this bike . Not trying to change the look so much as it has great patina , but it sits when it should be ridden . Any thoughts on this would be helpful

Thanks robert

 

Last edited: Jan 25, 2015

rustyspoke66

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Jan 25, 2015

• #2

You could try a Sturmey Archer 2 speed kickback coaster brake. I think they come in black, red and silver.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STURMEY-ARC...-/151565156867?pt=US_Hubs&hash=item2349fcc203

 

ThegoodThebad&Therusty

I live for the CABE

• Jan 25, 2015

• #3

t11, it's not the "rims" it's the hub. You need to break down the hub and possibly install a new rebuild kit for that particular unit.

You can post in the "wanted" section here at the CABE or pay me an exorbitant amount of money for the one I happen to have right here NOS in the box ...

Your choice.

pap
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rustjunkie

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Moderator

• Jan 25, 2015

• #4

You could buy a good used New Departure D (brakes better than the Musselman IMO) and have it spoked into your original rim with the original spokes and nipples.

 

syclesavage

I live for the CABE

• Jan 26, 2015

• #5

Hey T-11 I had the same issues with both the New Departure and Morrow hubs I have. Clean clean clean regrease and put back together to be quite honest the Morrow works better than the N D does .

 

RustyK

I live for the CABE

• Jan 26, 2015

• #6

Just repaired a Musselman that wouldn't stop. A light honing of the inner hub shell, and a new cartridge and it stops great. Generally if they won't stop after a clean and re-grease the innards are worn out and need replacement.

 

Last edited: Jan 26, 2015

Nickinator

Riding my '38 Deluxe Bluebird

• Jan 26, 2015

• #7

RustyK said:

Just repaired a Musselman that wouldn't stop. A light honing of the inner hub shell, and a new cartridge and it stops great. Generally if they won't stop after a clean and re-grease the innards are worn out.

Click to expand...

RustyK fixed Nick's BB hub and it works well now- he had the LBS rebuild it and still wouldn't brake, then bought another from a CABEr that also wouldn't brake...send it to him!

"Rusty K's One Stop Hub Shop"

Darcie

 

traveler11

Look Ma, No Hands!

• Jan 26, 2015

• #8

Thanks for the replies will start with contacting rusty k and go from there

 

RustyK

I live for the CABE

• Jan 26, 2015

• #9

Hey traveler, check this out http://sheldonbrown.com/coaster-brakes/musselman.html you most likely need a cartridge unit.

 

traveler11

Look Ma, No Hands!

• Jan 26, 2015

• #10

That's helpful .......sent you a pm