[CR] Hub replacement needed and an Olmo dating question.

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Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:06:09 -0500
Thread-Topic: Hub replacement needed and an Olmo dating question.
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From: "David Leef" <DLeef@itu-at.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Hub replacement needed and an Olmo dating question.


Listers (and those who are more often than not upright),

Looking for a replacement 36h rear British Hub Company hub for the '37 Drysdale resto project. Cog removal turned out to be an ugly and unfortunate battle of lubricant, patience, heat and leverage vs historic bicycle stubbornness. It's now a pretty paperweight. Would be nice if it were flip-flop (as pictured), but not essential. The rear fork is spaced at 110. The hub itself is 95 or so, with the flanges being 50 diameter. If no match is available, a set of appropriate hubs are sought. Very good condition would be best. I can reuse the oil cup!

Pictures of the stubborn hub in all its defiant glory are at:

http://www.itu-at.com/charityrider/pics.htm

I did spy a set of original wooden wheel at a not-so LBS, but the inspection (and negotiating) have not taken place. Perhaps that solves my hub void, but I think not.

And any help available on dating an Olmo by the serial number (5336A5). Found a nice one I'm considering.

David (nothing to give but respect and admiration at this point) Leef

Delafield, WI USA