Description
Front axle for a sports bicycle with nut fastening. Total length 140 mm, spacing between mounting points 94 mm, distance between spoke flanges 68 mm
Main Parameters
- Hub based on Schwinn design
- Total length 140 mm
- Over locknut dimension (OLD) 92 mm
- Between outer edges of locknuts 101 mm
- Between spoke flanges 69 mm
- 18 spoke holes on each flange
- Flange diameter 47 mm
History of the Vintage Schwinn Approved Front Bicycle Hub (36 spokes, dated 3-70)
The original Schwinn Approved front bicycle hub is a classic vintage part used on legendary American Schwinn bicycles of the 1970s (such as the Schwinn Varsity, Continental, Suburban, etc.). Originally, the hub was made with a chrome/polished all-metal body with the signature "Schwinn Approved" embossing in the center. Models marked "3-70" (March 1970) are of high value to collectors, restorers, and vintage bike enthusiasts.
Key Advantages and Features:
- Original Schwinn Approved Quality: A genuine vintage component manufactured in 1970, supplied under license from the Schwinn Bicycle Company.
- Reliable Steel Axle and Bearings: Classic loose-ball bearing construction with cones, providing easy maintenance, simple adjustment, and a smooth wheel roll.
- 36-Hole Flanges: Standard 36-spoke drilling allows for building a strong and durable wheel for cruisers, road bikes, or vintage retro bicycles.
- Signature Engraving: The center of the hub body features the classic engraved logo with the Schwinn crossed arrows/wedge crest.
- Nut Fastening: Equipped with a solid threaded axle with locking washers and nuts for a standard wrench.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Value / Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Brand / Marking | Schwinn Approved |
| Hub Type | Front, for classic bicycles |
| Production Date / Stamp | 3-70 (March 1970) |
| Number of Spoke Holes | 36H (for 36 spokes) |
| Bearing Type | Loose ball bearings (cup-and-cone) |
| Wheel Mounting Type | Solid threaded axle with nuts (Bolt-On) |
| Body Material | Steel with chrome/nickel plating |
| Compatibility | Schwinn retro bicycles (Varsity, Continental, Suburban, Collegiate, Breeze, etc.) |

