Cherry Rides Again - 1937 Rollfast

[gowjobs]

Waiting on a chain to show up, and realized I don't have a locknut for the crank with fine enough threads in my parts drawer. For the time being, the skip-tooth sprocket has been replaced by the one from Cherry Mk.I, and everything spins well.

I want to test the rear wheel before I tear it down to clean/refinish the Bendix 2 speed hub. If it's shot, I will replace it with something that works.

 

[gowjobs]

It used to not be such a big deal to fall back to page two, but when there are only two pages...

I wrapped Cherry in a YBN chain, and installed the Bendix shifter. After yanking my lever a couple of times and turning her crank, it looks like the 2 speed hub is working pretty well, though I wouldn't trust these brakes down any big descents.
I plan to pull the rear wheel apart, and re-lace with stainless spokes to match the front. Replacing the rear hoop with a shinier 28H unit that I have seems like a good idea while I'm at it.

 

[gowjobs]

I put fenders on it, as well.

 

[OddJob]

Great vid!
Cool work going on here. Any updates on the Spot MTB build?

 

[gowjobs]

Great vid!
Cool work going on here. Any updates on the Spot MTB build?

I need another pair of hands to help me complete the cushcore tire insert 8nstallation, and then it's done. My best local bike building buddy has been on his honeymoon, however.

 

[gowjobs]

Great vid!
Cool work going on here. Any updates on the Spot MTB build?

Took it for a shakedown ride this morning, and other than needing to fine-tune the cable that actuates my dropper post, it was awesome.

 

[OddJob]

Dave,Brooks Cambium saddle? I've jonesing to try one! Have one at the shop that is begging for a ride.

Bike looks sweet!

 

[Uncle Shish]

It used to not be such a big deal to fall back to page two, but when there are only two pages...

I wrapped Cherry in a YBN chain, and installed the Bendix shifter. After yanking my lever a couple of times and turning her crank, it looks like the 2 speed hub is working pretty well, though I wouldn't trust these brakes down any big descents.
I plan to pull the rear wheel apart, and re-lace with stainless spokes to match the front. Replacing the rear hoop with a shinier 28H unit that I have seems like a good idea while I'm at it.
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I’ve never delved into tearing wheels down or building them. What makes a coaster brake lose its effectiveness?

 

[gowjobs]

I’ve never delved into tearing wheels down or building them. What makes a coaster brake lose its effectiveness?

The brake shoes wear down, and the springs lose tension over time, mostly. This hub is about 75 years old, so it's not entirely unexpected.

Dave,Brooks Cambium saddle? I've jonesing to try one! Have one at the shop that is begging for a ride.

Bike looks sweet!

That one is actually a leather Selle Anatomica saddle. This one is the newer, heavier duty one with the aluminum frame, for us clydesdales.

 

[Pondo]

Wow, this bike is turning out really cool!!

 

[kingfish254]

Great details! Looking good!

 

[gowjobs]

Slow going, but I'm pretty close to complete. Made up a new bracket and mounted the chain guard, then I moved the crash bars back, and mounted them to the holes where the drop stand is supposed to bolt up. If I locate a 24" drop stand in the next week or so, I may ditch the crash bars in favor of that.

Also added the Thompson grips and vintage red/white/black Excel pedals today.

Although I went to the expense of buying new spokes and nipples with the idea of re-lacing the rear wheel for looks, I had decided to skip that step - until I went to air up the back tire and saw the hack job somebody did when it was built:

So now I will take it home and re-lace and true both wheels in between working from home.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

The crash bars and the handlebars go well together. The handlebars are sick!

 

[gowjobs]

The crash bars and the handlebars go well together. The handlebars are sick!

Handlebars are 1970s Nitto Japan. I think they were meant for a folding bike or something.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Slow going, but I'm pretty close to complete. Made up a new bracket and mounted the chain guard, then I moved the crash bars back, and mounted them to the holes where the drop stand is supposed to bolt up. If I locate a 24" drop stand in the next week or so, I may ditch the crash bars in favor of that.View attachment 240311

Also added the Thompson grips and vintage red/white/black Excel pedals today.
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Although I went to the expense of buying new spokes and nipples with the idea of re-lacing the rear wheel for looks, I had decided to skip that step - until I went to air up the back tire and saw the hack job somebody did when it was built:View attachment 240314
So now I will take it home and re-lace and true both wheels in between working from home.

I dig those valve caps as well!

 

[gowjobs]

I found them in a parts bucket years ago. My guess is that they were originally finials/nuts for securing a lampshade, and re-tapped to thread onto Schraeder valves.

 

[BobbyStillz]

I found them in a parts bucket years ago. My guess is that they were originally finials/nuts for securing a lampshade, and re-tapped to thread onto Schraeder valves.

Awesome! I like to use unique pencil toppers from time to time. Used these fez monkeys on my Hawthorne.

 

[gowjobs]

I fixed the rear wheel, and put the new spokes/nipples into use while I was at it. I hadn't realized how much using long nipples back-dates a wheel. These are now long, pre-war style.

 

[ingola]

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[gowjobs]

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Yeah, mine is pretty much done. I may add some tassels to the grips first, but all I really need to do is to take some pretty pictures, and do a witty write-up.