Hi everyone,
I’m working on restoring a vintage Lowrider-style bicycle that has a unique 68-spoke rear wheel. It uses a coaster brake system (back-pedal brake), but it's not working properly.
I have disassembled the hub, and you can see all the parts I currently have in the attached photos.
A few questions for the experts here:
- Based on the photos, are there any obvious internal parts missing (like specific springs, washers, or the brake shoes/clutch)?
- The hub shell has 68 holes, so I can't easily replace the whole hub. If parts are missing, can I scavenge internals from a modern 36-hole coaster hub (like a Shimano CB-E110 or a standard Hi-Stop)?
- Does anyone recognize the specific brand/model of this hub from the shape of the brake arm or the internal driver?
Any advice on how to get this back in working order would be greatly appreciated. I'm based in a location where specialized lowrider parts are hard to find, so DIY solutions or cross-compatibility tips are very welcome!
Thanks in advance!
by BSL_85