Really old heavy duty mystery wheel

schwinn boy · Nov 9, 2014

I got this from a guy who said it came off of old whizzer motorcycle? 26" bike tires fit it. I've only been able to find one other online, it is described as a Quill front hub? Here's the one online so you can see the stamp better:

and here's mine:

the axle can just slide out, like a quick-release.

Jpromo · Nov 9, 2014

That's a pretty desirable hub, being a Morrow/Eclipse 36-10. It may have a letter-number date code somewhere on it like J2, but this dating started in 1931. No date code could signify pre-31 and that stamping does appear to be earlier. It could have been an earlier motored application, but by the time Whizzers came out, forebrakes were standard practice.

The axle sliding out likely means that the threads are severely stripped and needs new bearing races or a new axle.

The Black Monark · Nov 9, 2014

Great hub, replaced by the Bendix Model K, both used sliding or "knock-out" axles that slid through the hub. These hubs were popular on heavy service bikes pre- and post-WWII.

schwinn boy · Nov 9, 2014

With how much the rim is bent, it must have come off something motorized. there is no date code, thanks for the info.

Bicycle808 · Nov 10, 2014

Worksman still offers knock-out hubs. Pretty cool. Some forks used in conjunction with these hubs have holes for the axle, rather than drop-outs. It's quite the h-d set up.