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Hi, I have a web site with lots of information about Velosteel hubs. www.elegantwheels.net I find that they are much more durable and work better. They do need to be lubricated and adjusted proberly, and I have posted some instructions on how to do that. just scroll to the bottom of the Velosteel page.
The rattling is the rollers in the clutch, if you are coasting, the rollers are loose and can make some noise. It is not a problem, except for those who are noise sensitive. If it bothers you, just pedal. It would probably be a good idea to overhaul it though. Be careful of using too much grease on the rollers, they can stick and make the clutch slow to engage drive. Use a very thin grease on the clutch rollers.
I have sold many of these, and only had a few complaints, mostly from those who overpacked the clutch with heavy grease.
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The langster look really nice with that bar, rims and tyres combine.
edit - you changed the fork too as well?
Hi, for some reason I didn't get an email that my post had a reply. Yes, I did replace the fork with one from Spicer cycles. Round blades and undrilled crown. Those are Cinelli bars and stem, old Specialized Turbo tires, Sun M13II rims. I have a stitched leather Oringin8 saddle on it now. That front hub is a Campagnolo Record high flange track hub. I built the bike to promote the Velosteel hubs, and I wanted something that looked retro yet was modern. Thanks for the compliment, and appologies for not responding sooner.
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Velosteel Coaster Brake Hubs
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the shimano ones are definitely much better than the velosteel ones. the brake is much more powerful and it just feels nicer.
if anyone wants, i have a shimano one that i would part with. it works fine but its a bit tarnished, suitable for a beater. 8 quid posted with a 13t and 18t cog.