New Departure 2-speed hubs ?

[clerkkent]

I acquired one of these, and wonder how rare are they? Also, anyone have a great information source on them? Mine doesn't have the cable or connector on it, and I'm trying to determine if its worth hunting the part down.

Thanks!

 

[Jpromo]

They're desirable hubs for sure. Good prewar stuff. Thus, the parts you're missing are pricey. There's a frame-mounted ball-end shifter, a pulley knuckle and the cable that you're missing. Probably 100$+ for everything from somebody who knows what the stuff is. There's also a toggle knuckle that threads onto the end of the axle which you hopefully have as that'll be pricey too.

 

[wheelymarko]

The last 2 sp conversion kit I watched on the bay went for 60 bux, got one on there now for 99.00.

 

[clerkkent]

. There's also a toggle knuckle that threads onto the end of the axle which you hopefully have as that'll be pricey too.

No toggle knuckle.. there's just a spring sticking out of the end of the axle. Sounds like I'll probably end up selling it for parts.

 

[Danimal]

If you have the type with the spring/plunger sticking out, you can make it work cheaper. THe Shimano 3 speed knuckle should fit yours. Then you can modify a shimano cable and make a shifter. It will take some work, but worth it!