Identify a "B" Silion Coaster Brake Hub?
04-27-12, 05:10 PM
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Identify a "B" Silion Coaster Brake Hub?
Hey, all. I'm trying to overhaul a single-speed coaster-brake hub -- it's on a Raleigh-built, Western Flyer-badged English bike from, I'm guessing, the late '50s-early '60s (a single-speed Raleigh Sports clone). The only markings on the hub are a large letter "B" and a small logo that says, I think, "SILION." It's got a threaded cog. I'm reasonably certain it's original to the bike. I can't seem to find any info. Can anyone tell me who made it, and point me to directions for disassembly? Thanks.
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IS it possible that it's a Resillion? Old British parts maker...rare hub if that's the case. They're well known for their early cantilever brakesets.
edit...here's the company story. https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk...ion-story.html
edit...here's the company story. https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk...ion-story.html
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Yes, that looks like the logo (in the ad with "Discerning Clubmen Choose...")! Thanks! Sorry to hear that they're rare; I think I may just have broken something internal...now, according to Sheldon, this hub should be fairly similar to the Sturmey Archer SC; does anybody have repair instructions for either one?
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