Found this old Wrights saddle in a parts bin and paid $5 for it. It looked pretty sad but a scrubbing with saddle soap, application of leather conditioner, reshaping of the leather and a good brushing brought back it’s original brown colour and beauty.
So I had my LBS guy install a single speed hub for me and its running good. I like the simplicity. He installed new spokes and built the wheel , aligned the chain line for $43.00
No back brake..I’m just running front hydraulic disc brakes. My frame doesn’t have a mount on the rear for a disc brake. I suppose I could consider a bolt on disc brake mount if I’m changing the rear hub.
the shimano nexus 3 speed rear hub on my electric Ruff Tango bike broke. I think I want to just replace the hub with a single speed hub to keep it simple, but I am unsure of what hub to order off Amazon or eBay that would work. My rear dropouts are 135 mm wide. I don’t need a coaster brake. 36 h...