Front drum brake for vintage Whizzer
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MotorbikeMike
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Drum brakes
Hi yes I use normal levers BUT some of the drums work much better with heavy-duty cables (like motorcycle types)
Mike
Hi yes I use normal levers BUT some of the drums work much better with heavy-duty cables (like motorcycle types)
Mike
Traveler
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New wheel is now installed.
I installed the new wheel with the Sturmey Archer front drum brake. I had to make a custom brake arm clamp because of the springer forks. I am still waiting on a brake handle to be delivered, so I don't have the cable installed yet. I don't know if I have it installed correctly, so comments and suggestions are welcome. Photo attached.
I installed the new wheel with the Sturmey Archer front drum brake. I had to make a custom brake arm clamp because of the springer forks. I am still waiting on a brake handle to be delivered, so I don't have the cable installed yet. I don't know if I have it installed correctly, so comments and suggestions are welcome. Photo attached.
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Traveler
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I'm still not happy with the way the brake arm secures to the fork. I have moved it to secure to the stationary chrome plated part of the fork. it lines up better, vertically, but the arm has a half inch space between the arm and the fork. I don't want to put extra unwanted stress on the fork or the arm when the brake is engaged. see previous photo. Any suggestions are appreciated.
MaxGlide
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Bump - X-FD or XL-FD
Bumping this thread..... would the X-FD be sufficient or would one be better advised to go for the XL-FD being that there is more weight (and I weigh 190lbs)?
Thanks.... Wayne
Bumping this thread..... would the X-FD be sufficient or would one be better advised to go for the XL-FD being that there is more weight (and I weigh 190lbs)?
Thanks.... Wayne
azbill
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I have over 14,000 miles on my X-FD (my stretch is the 4th bike it has been on), and it has been stopping me, the bike, and the trailer full of grandkids for all those miles 
the shoes still look pretty new too
considering the weight they handle and the severe hills where I live,,,
I would say they are one of the best investments I have made regarding my MB !!!
the shoes still look pretty new too
considering the weight they handle and the severe hills where I live,,,
I would say they are one of the best investments I have made regarding my MB !!!
MaxGlide
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That's great!
Thanks so much EZ Bill!
Would you know if I could use my 26", drop center rim, with this set up http://www.huskybicycles.com/Mercha...=500-219&Category_Code=wheels&Product_Count=4
It says it uses 12g spokes. Would I be able to use the original, brass spoke nipples that I am now using with my 12g spokes?
Thanks... Wayne.
Thanks so much EZ Bill!
Would you know if I could use my 26", drop center rim, with this set up http://www.huskybicycles.com/Mercha...=500-219&Category_Code=wheels&Product_Count=4
It says it uses 12g spokes. Would I be able to use the original, brass spoke nipples that I am now using with my 12g spokes?
Thanks... Wayne.
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azbill
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Wayne,,,I am not sure about the rim, it might need to be drilled for the larger spokes...
but the husky wheel is very strong, I have used those on a few builds for others, and am using one of their rear coaster wheels on my stretch
but the husky wheel is very strong, I have used those on a few builds for others, and am using one of their rear coaster wheels on my stretch
MaxGlide
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You are correct
I do have to drill the rim, which I have done. I am wondering since the drop center rim effectively makes the diameter one inch less, that I would now need shorter spokes.
I would like to have the same, original rims (and nice brass nipples) on the front and back but it seems the simplest for now is to use the Husky rim and drum brake.
Wayne
I do have to drill the rim, which I have done. I am wondering since the drop center rim effectively makes the diameter one inch less, that I would now need shorter spokes.
I would like to have the same, original rims (and nice brass nipples) on the front and back but it seems the simplest for now is to use the Husky rim and drum brake.
Wayne
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MaxGlide
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Original spokes worked!
Thought I'd follow this up.
I called Husky bikes and asked them to send me the same length spokes that they use on their rim with X-FD and when I went to lace the rim they were too long for cross three and too short for cross four?!
So I gave my original spokes a try and lo and behold they fit?!
So all that hassle for nothing.
Wayne
Thought I'd follow this up.
I called Husky bikes and asked them to send me the same length spokes that they use on their rim with X-FD and when I went to lace the rim they were too long for cross three and too short for cross four?!
So I gave my original spokes a try and lo and behold they fit?!
So all that hassle for nothing.
Wayne
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