PACE enthusiasts... question

[jez-4-bikes-max]

I'm searching for an original early PACE front hub to go with my F2 as I have the matching rear already built up.

Had my eye on this for a while but I note the flanges are really primitive as opposed to the nicely turned ones of later versions.

What era was this particular Pace hub? This seems to be a predecessor to the RC20 or simply a prototype.

Just contemplating pushing the button and getting this shipped over.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Old-Stock ... 2377991256

 

[BoyBurning]

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Doesn't seem to have a grease nipple, unless it's on the underside in these photos?

Otherwise, looks standard RC-20 other than have squared off flanges instead of being radius.

Doesn't look very 'NOS' to me though - and where's the stickers gone to?!

 

[longun]

is it just me or does it not look right, sure its a pace hub?

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

It did look a bit dodge but I can't recall any other types of 1990's hubs that looked similar. Hence my query really.

I'm thinking an odd prototype? More info needed but the seller was a bit rude when I first inquired last month.

 

[longun]

tbh the more i look it does look like one, just a shame you cant see the grease port, however im not sure mine has one on the overburys......???

for that price its nealry worth the risk..

 

[Superdazz]

Re: pace Hub

Is this what your looking for
It's a 1993 ish pace RC-50 front hub

 

[pete_mcc]

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The original 1991 acetol ones didn't have a grease port, that came in in 92 so this should date it fairly precisely. For the money that's not bad for a rare, early hub!

 

[pete_mcc]

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Oh and Gil has the decals on file for these

 

[pete_mcc]

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My early one:

Although mine has the rounded edges but no grease port so maybe the eBay one is really early (although I see it's gone now!)

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

I grabbed it - let's see if it is a Pace in the flesh