Originally Posted by
poetman
I took the bike to a local guy who specializes in 3-speeds, and all he had to do was lower a large gold lever (I forget the name) that connected to the bulbs, and immediately the lights kicked on! After 56 years, the
hub still works!!! Who knows how old the
b s are, but I am blessed that they still illuminate
well! These bikes are resilient!
That's good news.
You should see how many old three speeds are in my neighborhood in Manhattan. They've proven to be the most durable type of bike around, more than the old American one-speed coaster brake bikes with the fat tires.