I recently got stuck trying to find bearings and axles and brake parts for the rear Atom hub (with drum brake and five-speed block) on my 1982 Peugeot Grand Touring tandem. I tried cycle shops, tandem specialists etc and then had the thought that Motobecane, Mobylette etc mopeds might have the same rear hub. I found a chap in Leamington Spa who has a lot of NOS moped parts and he supplied me with bearing cones and the removable cups at a reasonable price.
He is Barry Ward, at bwace@msn.com
I have no business connection with him aside from being a satisfied customer.
I did track down some new hubs in the USA, on ebay, at $150 dollars, so there are some around. Another solution would be a Hope tandem hub (without drum brake of course) from SJS Cycle at £102 pounds but I like having the drum brake.
He is Barry Ward, at bwace@msn.com
I have no business connection with him aside from being a satisfied customer.
I did track down some new hubs in the USA, on ebay, at $150 dollars, so there are some around. Another solution would be a Hope tandem hub (without drum brake of course) from SJS Cycle at £102 pounds but I like having the drum brake.
