{"product_id":"vintage-fs-torpedo-freilauf-1964-union-alesa-700c","title":"Vintage F\u0026S Torpedo Freewheel 1964 \/ Union, Alesa 700c","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetro\/vintage wheelset with steel hubs and a coaster brake, built from new and used\/refurbished parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear hub is an F\u0026amp;S \/ Sachs Torpedo Freilauf from 1964. Thoroughly cleaned and rebuilt with fresh grease and oil. The original brass brake cylinder has been replaced with an NOS example of the later steel model for more consistent braking performance over time. The hub axle is long enough to allow spacers or nuts to be added, so the rear wheel can be used in frames with rear dropouts up to approximately 120 mm wide. Standard sprockets, also used on Shimano, SRAM and Sturmey Archer internal-gear hubs, can be fitted. Snap ring, spacer ring, dust cap and two axle nuts\/washers included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front wheel is built around a German Union steel hub from around the 1960s. The hub has been fitted with a new axle, bearing cones, balls and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rims are NOS classic single-wall Alesa Alloy 622x17 Made In Belgium rims with minor storage scratches, polished until they are shiny.\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Continental whitewall tires and new inner tubes are fitted. The tires have a nominal width of 28 mm but are actually a couple of millimeters narrower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels are built with high-quality stainless steel spokes and nickel-plated brass nipples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of good recycling karma and retro soul. Buy the set before your neighbor does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velovintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56186855719252,"sku":"29231","price":341.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/6607\/4452\/files\/IMG_5022-1_9935da89-a970-4dd9-b10f-c68fa0ca8690.jpg?v=1792505900","url":"https:\/\/velovintage.eu\/products\/vintage-fs-torpedo-freilauf-1964-union-alesa-700c","provider":"Velovintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}