40’s Schwinn DX klunker Build?

[MattiThundrrr]

Sachs is good stuff. They later changed their name to SRAM. I have an old Fitchel and Sachs 3 speed hub in my vintage tandem, that application has been rock solid for years, but the mileage is low and slow on that bike

 

[enc]

So I’ve searched for these drum brakes and they are a

SACHS VT-3000​

anyone comment on the quality I’m Leary of getting them but isn’t Sachs a good bar and?

you'll be in safe hands

Performance Clutch & Suspension | ZF SACHS Performance

Performance clutch & Competition clutch made by SACHS Germany. Technical Partner of VW, BMW and Porsche Motorsport, Clutch Supplier for WRC, F1 and more.

www.sachsperformance.com

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Garage renovation is wearing me out. Leads to some sketchy parking

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Well I happened across these and couldn't resist. Atom rear drum brake, works Profile BMX front hub, extra wide black rims

 

[MattiThundrrr]

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Well I happened across these and couldn't resist. Atom rear drum brake, works Profile BMX front hub, extra wide black rims

Those are madness. Does not matter what price, that is a score

 

[Nabeaquam]

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Well I happened across these and couldn't resist. Atom rear drum brake, works Profile BMX front hub, extra wide black rims

Way to go, nice.

 

[Nabeaquam]

Looks like 3 cross? I build those two cross.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Sorry I don’t really know what that means but I assume it good just different. Is it possible to put a 5 or 6 speed freewheel on this rear drum? Still thinking I’d like gear option. What’s the general consensus regarding that, single speed or geared?

 

[Nabeaquam]

Sorry I don’t really know what that means but I assume it good just different. Is it possible to put a 5 or 6 speed freewheel on this rear drum? Still thinking I’d like gear option. What’s the general consensus regarding that, single speed or geared?

Oh, I wasn't aware that you could build a 26 inch wheel with a hub that big 3 cross. I really can’t tell by the picture for sure but it looks like it could be 3 cross. I’m cautious so on 26 inch rims, with a big hub, I calculate spoke length for 2 cross. Looks like it might be possible for 3?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

2 cross and 3 cross are different lacing patterns. If the spokes cross each other twice, 2 cross. Thrice is 3 cross. There is also radial lacing, in which none of the spokes cross, but that's weird