Am I chasing a ghost??

[CRASH]

Is there such a thing as a 28 hole 3-speed coaster hub? I was told that later Fair Lady's had them, but every F.L. I've seen has caliper brakes. My luck in finding one stinks and I'm running out of time. I'm to the point where I think I got my info wrong and they never made a 3-speed coaster in 28 hole. Am I chasing a ghost?

 

[Tater]

Search Ebay US and UK for a Sturmey Archer 28 hole 3 speed hub. You ought to get a few hits. Good luck.

 

[CRASH]

So S.A. makes them, and they are real. I did find one on Ebay, but it's way too expensive.

But thanks. I guess he'll be single speed for a while. If I find one at a reasonable price maybe I can build him a new wheel.

 

[CycleTruck]

I'll keep my eye out. I come across odd stuff like that a lot.

 

[Jpromo]

Pretty sure Sachs Torpedo had one too. They were used on the Sears Tote-Cycle.. 3-speed 20" coaster.

 

[Crassly]

Another option would be a 2 speed Bendix manual or automatic. There seem to be quite a few of those around in 28 hole. Only 2 speeds instead of 3, but better than 1.

 

[CRASH]

Are those the "kickback" hubs? Wouldn't that be complicated for an 8 year old? I've never ridden one. Are kickback hubs still coaster hubs? The frame doesn't have caliper brake posts.

 

[CRASH]

Holy smokes! THe Bendix makes the S.A. seem like a bargain!! $125 for the cheapest? OUCH!!

 

[CRASH]

$62 seems extreme, doesn't it? I was hoping to get away with half that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170906711643?_t ... 97.c0.m619

 

[Crassly]

If you are looking for the least expensive, I would go with a Shimano 3 speed. I see there are some on evilbay for around $30. They are pretty rugged and seem to be very dependable.

 

[CRASH]

But aren't coaster, correct?

 

[CRASH]

I take that back. They've got coaster brake, but only 36h.

Maybe I should hunt down a good looking 36h 20" rim?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Not sure on a 3 speed but I just got rid of a 28 hole 2 speed kickback.

 

[CRASH]

Well, after talking with the wife, I think we're goin got stick with single speed for his bike. By the time he's ready for gears, I'll get him something bigger.

 

[Jpromo]

Well, after talking with the wife, I think we're goin got stick with single speed for his bike. By the time he's ready for gears, I'll get him something bigger.

But we were having so much fun