frameteam2003

Added this treaded BB to my Viscount progect.Sugino 3 pin with steel cottered arms and alum. spider and ring Fixed Steel union hub from an Exercise cycle.

cabana 4 life

my freind had viscount bb go bad he paid the bike shop 125$ to replace it. he did get a phil bb for that.

Everest

Did I understand you right you got fixed gear hub out of an exercise bike, I'd like to hear more about this. Is it built with reverse threading for the lockring?

crushkilldstroy

i'd wonder about the weatherproof-ness (i guess that's a word) of the exercise bike hub.

it's a really unique idea though. i hadn't ever thought of that before.

frameteam2003

Yes ,the one shown is a steel chrome union brand fixed gear with lock ring.These were used on old columbia ex.cycles.The schwinn ex.cycles used a Atom?(french) alum Fixed with lock ring.Check out all the goodwill stores!And don't forget the headbadges of both brands,the boy scout handle bars on the columbia,all the cad plated nuts and bolts and the nearled rim on the schwinn are sought after by collectors--think ebay and get the hub free!---sam

Everest

awesome thanks are there any problems with spacing or anything? how many spoke holes?

frameteam2003

Both (Schwinn and Columbia) use 36 spokes.Spacing was not a problem for this project because I cut and brazed just about every thing on this frame including taking out the old bridge re-spacing the dropouts to keep the stays stright and adding a new bridge closer to the wheel.
Spacing on this hub is right at 115(if I measured that correct)By replacing the lock nuts with slimmer ones could be 110 or use washers/ spacers for 120 with no problem---enough axle(solid) to cover---sam

Everest

allright thanks for the info i'll be on the look out for these do you by any chance have a picture of what i should look for i looked but turned up nothing. Anything else i should know? Does anyone know any other brands that use these type of hubs so i dont miss something usable.

frameteam2003

Schwinn ex cycle were the old style--gold in color.Don't really know what else to say--except they have wheel covers and you may not be able to see the hubs good--look at the sprocket and lock ring etc.- to see if quality hub or cheap junk--sam

Everest

thanks for all the help the search begins