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dtrc1969:
I have been offered a pair of pink rear Tuff IIs with metal hubs by a seller in the US.  One is coaster one is freewheel but with no axle.  They are not cheap (will work out about the same cost as shipping one of Rad Racing BMX's Ltd Ed 2005 Tuff II pairs - have just bought the red set so I know).

I am not technical - so forgive me if this is a dumb question.   :-[

Can I buy new / NOS metal hubs to turn these pink wheels into a front and a freewheel rear?  If yes, then where do I get the replacement hubs (or are they as rare as rocking horse sh:t)?

A prompt response would be helpful.  Thanks guys!  :) :) :)

PS
I wouldn't be bothering but I really need these pink wheels for a Tange "love heart" frame and TX1200s that I am building up for my daughter.
PPS
I have checked with Ed at RadRacing BMX whether he has any 2005 Ltd Ed pink Tuff IIs so if he can help then clearly this becomes a non-issue.  (I know he has done red, blue, light blue and green this year)...

gjs:
If you mean ally hubs, they are quite easy to get hold of ,if they are the steel hubs then I have never seen them for sale anywhere :)

stidds:
Ok you have 2 options

a) Here is a Skyway rear hub replacement kit for sale on ebay USA  http://cgi.ebay.com/skyway-replacement-kit_W0QQitemZ7183368580QQcategoryZ64644QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

b) A coaster brake converter by JB, for sale at Alansbmx http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_120&products_id=1584

I hope this helps.

dtrc1969:

--- Quote from: stidds on September 17, 2005, 06:49 PM ---I hope this helps.

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Thanks stidds.  :)

So the coaster hub is modified using the converter from Alans leaving me with a rear wheel with hub but no axle.  Can that hub kit from the US eBayer be used to create a front wheel???

(Like I said I'm not technical so I really appreciate your help with this)!  Thanks again!

Cheers
Dan

QUADROPHENIA:




I think there are 2 or 3 pairs of pink up for grabs in the uk

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