Hi, I have a couple of old bikes, one of them I am working on now is a 1896-1898 "Nashua" by E.H. Corson or Nashua NH. It's a very high quality machine with finely crafted components and light at 25 lbs.
IMG_3630 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
I received the bike complete and in decent condition. It had been ridden recently and was properly adjusted and the tires held air (amazing 1920's tires)
I am taking the bike apart and am having some difficulty removing the cog on the hub. Some amazing luck came my way in the form of a box of NOS Torrington X spokes (I digress) anyway, this is what it looks like.
14 002 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
I have a spanner that fits properly and I made a special chain-whip. I am able to get both the lock ring and the cog to move 1/4 turn, back and forth. I don't know if they are both right-hand threads or what. Initial attempts have put a bit of stress on the wheel so I am working on a set of tight-fitting clamp blocks that will allow me proper grip on the hub shell.
Let me know your thoughts fellas. Thanks a bunch.
IMG_3630 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
I received the bike complete and in decent condition. It had been ridden recently and was properly adjusted and the tires held air (amazing 1920's tires)
I am taking the bike apart and am having some difficulty removing the cog on the hub. Some amazing luck came my way in the form of a box of NOS Torrington X spokes (I digress) anyway, this is what it looks like.
14 002 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
I have a spanner that fits properly and I made a special chain-whip. I am able to get both the lock ring and the cog to move 1/4 turn, back and forth. I don't know if they are both right-hand threads or what. Initial attempts have put a bit of stress on the wheel so I am working on a set of tight-fitting clamp blocks that will allow me proper grip on the hub shell.
Let me know your thoughts fellas. Thanks a bunch.