school me about Kickback hubs

[tomb]

How do they work? any good? easy to work on? what were they orginally on? any info would be appreciated!
-tomb

 

[aka_locojoe]

I have a couple of red bands. More for the novelty of it though than needing the low gear. I've just come accross these and never have bought one. It's obviously a great way to gain a gear with out cables and shifters. They work good. The only complaint I have is they are both a little noisy in the low gear. Don't know if this is normal or they need greased/rebuilt.

I'v e never disassembled one nor plan to.

 

[new_dharma]

How do they work? any good? easy to work on? what were they orginally on? any info would be appreciated!
-tomb

What color band? Red, Blue or Yellow? Both the Red and Yellow have a low first gear and a 1:1 second gear. The Blue-band is a 1:1 first gear, overdrive second.
They are not bad to work on...but there is a special tool needed (it can be made!)
They were on different Schwinn models (some early Sting Rays & middleweights)...

Literature:


Home-Made tool:

 

[new_dharma]

if you want better photos, PM me with your email address...

Hope This Helps!

 

[tomb]

thanks new dharma. I sent you a PM, and a myspace ad request!

So, does one usually run a coaster with these or caliper?

 

[new_dharma]

they are a coaster brake hub.

if you can find a Blue-band, I'd go with it (overdrive!)

the two i'm using are both Red-band (easiest to find)