Front drum brake for vintage Whizzer

[Traveler]

I am looking at buying a Sturmey Archer X-FD Front Drum hub for my vintage Whizzer. Could someone give me advice if this will work? Do I also have the change the spokes because the hub is a larger diameter? The spokes are heavy duty.

 

[whizzer48]

Yes. I got mine dad that one for his whizzer. He paint his rims and took it to shop and got new spokes.



Look under spokes. You can be running .105 or .120.
http://www.memorylane-classics.com/

 

[wheelbender6]

You can sometimes find a drum brake wheel from an industrial trike on craigslist or EBay. The heavier wheel also makes the steering more stable.

 

[Traveler]

When I do buy a new drume brake for the front wheel, will the same length spokes work?

 

[wheelbender6]

Regardless of the brand you choose, you will need to have a shop build the wheel for you . That's why I thought you may save some money by buying a used drum brake wheel.
I once bought an Arai front drum brake hub on EBay. The drum was full width, so it looked motorcyclish. However, I don't have a whizzer, just a regular beach cruiser.

 

[azbill]

here is a built X-FD equipped wheel with heavy spokes at a pretty good price
http://www.huskybicycles.com/Mercha...=500-219&Category_Code=wheels&Product_Count=4

 

[Traveler]

Thanks. Wish I had seen the wheel before ordering the hub for $50.

 

[Traveler]

I wound up ordering the weel with brake after all. I will return the other brake order. Thanks.

 

[azbill]

glad I could help

 

[Traveler]

Could someone post a photo with the wheel installed on a bike, brake arm view? Thanks.