Originally Posted by
VaBeachTennis
Thank you, I was trying to find out the model so I could see what component parts (crank, rear hub, etc.)it has. It's a very nice bike, I don't know why he would just throw it away just because he bought a new bike, but thanks to him! It was a little neglected but 40 minutes later she was ready to ride.
There is some slack with the reaction arm, it looks stock to me and the strap is tightened all of the way. The nut inside of the frame and outside of the reaction arm was loose enough to turn by hand. I just checked it out right now and I will take the wheel off and inspect it.
I'm ok mechanically, it's been a long time since I had experience with single speed with the action arms. I more used to road bikes and mountain bikes. That's a great idea to do a full service on this bike. I put 15 plus miles on it yesterday and it was a nice fun change from my road bikes. Now I have to learn how to service Coaster brake hubs.
Thanks for the great advice.
It probably has a Shimano CB-E110. Coaster brakes can be funky to disassemble and reassemble if you go at it the wrong way. And often people will attack it from the wrong end because the correct end is counter intuitive. If you know a few tricks it's easier than tying your shoelace. If you run into any snags or hiccups along the way, shoot me a PM and I'll run you through it.
Be careful with youtube videos. There are many that do it the hard way. It gets done, but their methods are clumsy, redundant, messy and time consuming.
Also, and this is critical, do something to completely immobilize the strap. That small amount of up and down motion repeats itself every time you transition from accelerating to braking and vice versa. Every time. That's what caused that big nut to work itself free. Make a shim out of soda can or whatever it takes so there is no slop between the strap and the chain stay. Or you can measure the diameter of your chain stay and buy a snazzy new Sturmy Archer strap in the right size for just a few bucks. And get your self a bigger replacement bolt for the strap if there is slop between the bolt and the strap/arm hole. You want that bolt to be snug in the hole.