Komet Super

[udallcustombikes]

I would like the opinions of my fellow ratters on Komet Super coaster brake hubs. I was cleaning out the garage today and organizing my goodies for the Midwest Bike Swap. I found that I have several wheel sets with these Komet Super hubs. But I haven't ever had any mounted on my bikes.

I decided to tear one down just because I wanted to see how she ticked. Everything looked good and the chrome cleaned up just like new. I am wondering how well they work and if you would use them on one of your builds.

Discuss....

 

[marcusthemoose]

i had a single on one of my bikes. it had brass/bronze brake shoes. they seem to last for ever, much superior to a shimano. they have a retaining ring round the shoes to stop them moving. having said that i bought a couple of hubs for £1 and £2 each. so good value

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Cameron I cam across the same situation your in. I also found a hub and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. I'm not sure what you got but it sounds good. Here the link viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25602

 

[udallcustombikes]

I have a couple of the Bendix 76s. Never had them on a bike though.

 

[dogdart]

Murray built bikes used Komet 's starting sometime in mid to late 50's , including JC Higgins

 

[2manybikes]

I have a couple of bikes with Komet coaster brake hubs. I have had good luck with them and they are made in der fatherland just like my VWs :mrgreen:

 

[JoKeR63]

I've had an issue with the one I have. Hard to pedal and made a popping noise. Decided to give it a second look and it turns out the axle bearings were way too tight.

Finally figured out the bearing adjustment, that square on the right side of the axle is there for a reason! Looks like I'll be giving this thing an overhaul. Really nice lookin' hub, that's fer sure.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Fairly simple hubs and the quality seems to be up there. I was thinking about selling all of them, but now...

 

[marcusthemoose]

adjustment is much easier if you have the correct sachs tool to hold the locking nut washer thingy on the opposite side to the square end. alternatively make one out of a bit of flat bar. apparently if the hub begins to wear, the metal is so thick you can turn them out and get bigger shoes- quality all the way.