Chief 1918

[Gordy]

I don't have any spares. Those are for my 40. I hate to say it but, fleabay might be ur best bet

 

[bricycle]

I don't have any spares. Those are for my 40. I hate to say it but, fleabay might be ur best bet

Gordy, you know these came with New Departure "A" coasters as well (not all 3 speeds).

 

[Gordy]

I wasn't aware, but there is evidence of it being a 3 speed by the small cable guide wheel still attached at the seat post?

 

[Rambler]

I wasn't aware, but there is evidence of it being a 3 speed by the small cable guide wheel still attached at the seat post?

So is that not the original rear wheel?

 

[Gordy]

Not sure...I believe the hub was changed out and relaced to this coaster style hub

 

[bricycle]

I wasn't aware, but there is evidence of it being a 3 speed by the small cable guide wheel still attached at the seat post?

True enough, I forgot that was there. but those darn Tri-coaster wheels can go $700+ hubs $300+
Maybe put an old 3spd S/A and use it as a rider.

 

[Gordy]

That's what I'm finding out...I might just hang it back up in the rafters or sell it out of frustration if offered the right money. I have to believe these original paint 100 year old bikes are getting harder to find

 

[hoofhearted]

Gordy, you know these came with New Departure "A" coasters as well (not all 3 speeds).

bri ... this is very interesting information.

Can you support your statement with some
documentation or visual illustration ?

This is the kind of info that needs to be placed
into the Davis Thread and the Chief Thread.

Thank you - Bri .....

..... patric

 

[bricycle]

I don't have it, but read it I believe here on a catalogue page stating either was available. Probably on the Davis thread or Chief thread.

 

[Freqman1]

That's what I'm finding out...I might just hang it back up in the rafters or sell it out of frustration if offered the right money. I have to believe these original paint 100 year old bikes are getting harder to find

Or why not just put a price on it and list it in the for sale section? This kinda looks like fish'n