This Bendix 28 hole hub came off a 1961 24inch tiger, had S2 rims. Is it a RB1?
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No. I believe the RB designation literally meant Red Band...and I don't think it was stamped on anything until the the revision of the hub came out(RB2). Stamp had to be there so that you knew not to mix smaller diameter parts.This is the RB.
There were quite a few variations to the Bendix hub from 46 to 61 and I believe that one was still referred to as the 'Flying B'.....variations on oil caps, finishes, stamps/no stamps, and bevels at the flanges. I believe that slanted bevel with no oil cap is the latest version. You'll see quite a few differences in brake arm stamping too....and guess what, the arms all unbolt and interchange to help make things more confusing if you happen to lay them apart on the bench at the same time. Ask me how I know! Internals do not interchange from RB2 on, you'll notice the different part numbers in
@60sstuff Bendix manuals.
This hub was off of what I'm guessing to be a 50ish Columbia. I didn't take it off so I can't confirm age, but its just to show that there are differences. Maybe you can tell from this picture that the flanges are smooth and round in the corners.
If you're not confused enough yet...let's bring up the Mattatuck hub used on early Fair Ladies....maybe that's what Raisin is thinking of
I'd say the wheels on this Coppertone Stingray were just added later, probably from a mid level model ballooner, since they're 28 spoke. Still great rims to have! The correct 36 spoke center stamped S2 will be much harder to find, let alone proper condition for the bike.
