Rebuilding BH Airlite Hubs - Cone size Question

[keithglos]

Re:

Sounds like the axle and cone(s) are not original BH.

Keith

 

[Richie76]

I have a friend who regularly rebuilds Airlight hubs for people and he gets the barrels rechromed by a place in Rotherham (I think!). He also rebuilds early Campag gears (GS and Record) and gets them rechromed if required.

The chroming plant owner is a cyclist so appreciates the need to be careful when preparing the barrel (and other cycle related items) for rechroming so as not to affect the dimensions and shape etc.

Hi, I've just started a 1948 Claud Butler tandem restoration and I have two BH hubs (Airlite and Solite) that require stripping and rebuilding as the rear axle is bent and the front hub doesn't run smoothly. You mentioned in the thread (appreciate it's 15 years old) that you know someone who does this. Do you know if this service is still available please?