Info on New departure Model R fixed gear hub...? pic inside

[ericbaker]

I picked this hub up this morning at a motorcycle swap meet along with another unstamped nickel plated fixed gear hub. I am unfamilliar with this model, does anybody have info on when it was made and on what it was used? rarity/value?

 

[tony d.]

ot was made from 1890's to the 1930's yrs the new departure rear sprochetfits an of rareity I've seen 4 of them on ebay in the last two months I got $50.oo for mine in nickle

 

[Larmo63]

"R" = racing??

 

[ericbaker]

great, sounds like i got a good deal and have the perfect use for it! thanks

 

[redline1968]

i could use it. if you change your mind.

 

[twowheelfan]

i could use it too! second dibs!

 

[redline1968]

dib deluxe!!!

 

[slick]

Ya I could use one also. So where's the stash load of model "R" hubs sitting so we can all have one?