New departure year ranges

[Balloonoob]

Just wondering what the new departure year ranges were for each of the models a b c d. I found this on here regarding the model a : "Produced 1902 to 1928, probably the longest production run and probably more made than any coaster brake hub." Haven't seen a whole lot of model b's but they are out there. I also read that the model c was produced from the late 20s to early 30s. I have a model d on my late 30s hawthorne /rollfast bike and have seen them on a 1950 hawthorne bike. For overlapping production years were certain models used for lightweight vs balloon tire bikes? Does anyone have any documentation or literature regarding the different models or just the model d and the different components or maintenance for these wheels? Anyone have any preference for new departure vs other wheel manufacturers such as morrow or musselman and if so why? Any insight is always appreciated. Thanks!

 

[bricycle]

A was 1908 to 1927, C was 1927 to 1933-4 D was 33-34 to 50's? B was low volume, not sure myself
between 1901 and the A there were many models as this was a period of trial and invention for them. Many different names as well. Began as Corbin

 

[Freqman1]

From my website. https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/hub-dating/

V/r Shawn

 

[rustjunkie]

Model D:
small brake arm introduction thru 1939
large brake arm with "new departure brake" 1940-1949
large NEW DEPARTURE arm 1950 on

All "D"s are not created equal | Bicycle Restoration Tips

Type of finish, and the measurements of shells and other parts differ from the first New Departure Model D coaster brake hubs thru the "standard" 1940 and later models. Among other things, there are differences in: Plating on all parts hub shell width and other measurements Disc support sleeve...

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New Departure Model "d" Overhaul And Year Identification | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

My normal Saturday nights involve staying in and working on bicycles, last night was no different. I disassembled, cleaned and overhauled my first New Departure model "D" coaster hub. It was fun, but a little frustrating at times. The brake plates were kinda tricky. I was wondering, is there a...

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Help Identifying Oddball Nd Locking Ring | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

Digging through parts boxes I stumbled upon this oddball New Departure locking ring on left. It seems to be the same size and thread as the common one on the right. Is it perhaps older or newer or special purpose? Anyone know? Thanks in advance, Gordon

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new departure hubs | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

is there a way to tell the time frame of a lw front new departure hub and amodel d rear new departure hub?thanks

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[cyclingday]

Morrow had the longest run without any substantial design changes.
1904 to 1950’s

 

[Balloonoob]

From my website. https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/hub-dating/

V/r Shawn

Wow Shawn this was helpful, organized, and cool. Nice that you included pictures of each. Thanks!

 

[Balloonoob]

Model D:
small brake arm introduction thru 1939
large brake arm with "new departure brake" 1940-1949
large NEW DEPARTURE arm 1950 on

All "D"s are not created equal | Bicycle Restoration Tips

Type of finish, and the measurements of shells and other parts differ from the first New Departure Model D coaster brake hubs thru the "standard" 1940 and later models. Among other things, there are differences in: Plating on all parts hub shell width and other measurements Disc support sleeve...

thecabe.com

New Departure Model "d" Overhaul And Year Identification | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

My normal Saturday nights involve staying in and working on bicycles, last night was no different. I disassembled, cleaned and overhauled my first New Departure model "D" coaster hub. It was fun, but a little frustrating at times. The brake plates were kinda tricky. I was wondering, is there a...

thecabe.com

Help Identifying Oddball Nd Locking Ring | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

Digging through parts boxes I stumbled upon this oddball New Departure locking ring on left. It seems to be the same size and thread as the common one on the right. Is it perhaps older or newer or special purpose? Anyone know? Thanks in advance, Gordon

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new departure hubs | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

is there a way to tell the time frame of a lw front new departure hub and amodel d rear new departure hub?thanks

thecabe.com

Thanks Scott I will have to read through these.

 

[bikiba]

this thread seems to have it all

Corbin & New Departure Hub Dating Project - Need everyone's help pre-1933 | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

The bicycle coaster brake was invented by New Departure sometime in the 1897-98 period. Early in 1897, the company created the so-called "controller." This was a device that acted as decelerator and also permitted coasting but was not a true "coaster brake". (Posts #89 & 97) In December of 1898...

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[Miq]

@bikiba I'm a fan of that one too. Corbin & New D Hub Dating Project