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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Frosty on March 21, 2006, 04:07 PM

Title: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Frosty on March 21, 2006, 04:07 PM

Can anyone tell me what parts are needed or are compatible with Tuff I's. I have a pair that I need to refurbish, but am unsure if such things as spindles bearings, cones etc are still available.

Please help

Ta

Paul

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: billstup on March 21, 2006, 11:03 PM

Got absolutly no idea, but coastvl should know  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Frosty on March 21, 2006, 11:30 PM

Thanks Bill, I think I'll attack them this weekend and see what I can get out of the hubs.

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Coastvl on March 22, 2006, 01:08 AM

I have pics here of the guts of my soon to be dyed tuff 1's.
The guts are Suntour and I'd check with some of the older bike shops around. I'm not sure what model the Tuff 1 guts are. I'll find out and let you know the exact model numbers.
I'm pretty sure some came with Bendix parts also. Again not 100% on that.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v108/coastvl/bike%20bits/2006-03-22001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v108/coastvl/bike%20bits/2006-03-22003.jpg)

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Frosty on March 22, 2006, 10:31 AM

The coaster on mine is a bendix, version and I think Billy had posted exploded diagrams of these hubs.

I am unsure about the front plastic hub, if it has unique parts or are they generic which will be easier to source from other old hubs I have??

Cheers

Paul

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Coastvl on March 22, 2006, 10:51 AM

I was told today that Suntour and Bendix parts are interchangeable. I know Shimano stuff does not fit.
The front's I have used parts from later wheels. Cones and axles won't be a drama but you'll have to find the right sized bearings.
PS , I hate building coasters. They are a pain in the butt!  :D

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: ORB on March 22, 2006, 11:39 AM

whats with the seat tube on that Haro?

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: oberonspacefruit on March 22, 2006, 11:39 AM

dont know if this will help.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=3720.0

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: theRuler on March 22, 2006, 11:53 AM

Quote from: ORB on March 22, 2006, 11:39 AM

whats with the seat tube on that Haro?

stick weld

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: Coastvl on March 22, 2006, 12:00 PM

Quote from: ORB on March 22, 2006, 11:39 AM

whats with the seat tube on that Haro?

I got it yesterday for $40. I needed the forks more than the frame. I already have a 87 FST. Easy repair so I'm not fussed about it.

Title: Re: Also need to know about Tuff I's
Post by: theRuler on March 22, 2006, 12:02 PM

bit of grinding and mum's the word