marching_out
Finally riding a big boys bike
Can someone verify for me that these are the correct parts for a front hub on a Deluxe Cruiser?
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Front Hub Question
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Wore out three sets of tires already!
Looks to be a set up for a schwinn stamped hub. Is that what you have?
marching_out
Finally riding a big boys bike
The front hub is stamped "Schwinn Approved Made in the USA".
marching_out
Finally riding a big boys bike
I believe this bike was custom built by a Schwinn shop in Louisville. The rear coaster was replaced with the 5 speed and a rear caliper brake. It also had added fenders and a speedo. I stripped all of that off and started the re-build. One of the front hub cones is shot which got me wondering if the insides had been replaced hence the question.
Rivnut
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
When I got my 84 Cruiser 5, it too had been outfitted with chrome fenders and a front rack. I removed them and rode it "as original" for a while then got a wild hair and created a wanna be old ballooner out of it. I still have the original fork, seat, and chainguard to change it. The 50s era fenders et al fit the the 35 year later frame with no tweaking.
Chavez
Finally riding a big boys bike
Those look like the correct parts from the 4 or 5 Schwinn cruisers/spitfires from that era that I have overhauled. From my understanding those are ACS hubs and unfortunately the cones are always shot! Oh yeah and the bearing balls are 15/64”, a non standard size by today’s normal.
You can find the cones on occasion and even the cups too are out there.
marching_out
Finally riding a big boys bike
I thought I had once read an article (maybe on the CABE) that bearings in a retainer worked better, lasted longer than bearings not in a retainer. It sort of makes sense that the retainer bearings would not have the opportunity to grind on each other since they are captured. And yes...at least the rear hub is labeled as an ACS hub. I would have to assume the front is as well.
