10 dollar 2-speed

[bikedudeomaha]

so I stopped in at the local goodwill warehouse today(once a week thing). decided to buy a beat up old girls Schwinn for 10 bucks. got it home and looked it over. bam! bendix automatic 2-speed. thru it on my Hiawatha 3-speed frame along with some other misc. parts and instant rider. 2-speed works great, nice and smooth.

 

[kingfish254]

I still haven't found a kickback. I really want to try one someday

 

[bikedudeomaha]

the only thing about the 2-speeds that is annoying to me is sometimes or most of the time, when you brake, it shifts. no big problem, I just kick back again

 

[horsefarmer]

Great score on that!

 

[RatFink64]

My son and I recently bought a complete and ride-able '62 Schwinn American with a Bendix 2-speed coaster brake hub. We got it and a rough-but-restorable Columbia Gaucho muscle bike for $55 while on a family vacation-good thing we had the bike carrier with us!

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

I've got a modern 2spd in my 3G wheels. Love it. Takes a little time getting used to the shifting when just slowing down.

 

[B607]

Your old original 2 speed probably needs rebuilt. Surprised it still works. Might have been serviced sometime recently too.
You'll get used to braking with the 2 speed. You'll plan your braking to keep from shifting as much. Also, if you get a front brake and use it, you won't have to shift as much. Gary

 

[B607]

I still haven't found a kickback. I really want to try one someday

All the bike stuff you've dragged home and you've never found a kickback? Amazing. I'll bet I've owned 20 of them. They were all over up here. Best buy was a yellow band at a flea market for $1. Gary

 

[horsefarmer]

Kickbacks seem rare to me, now SA 3 speeds - those I have.
They work well when you get the shifter adjusted.

 

[partsguy]

For $10? THIEF!!