Hello.Information Bayliss Wiley

[CTony]

I’m trying to see a set up using a older Bayliss Wiley hub.Hub came with a 4sp freewheel no useable.Thank you.

 

[Once a Wheeler]

For a discussion click here.

 

[midlife]

Why isn't it usable?

 

[CTony]

Why isn't it usable?

The grooves that freewheel tool fits into and been stripped

 

[midlife]

You will need to remove the lockring (clockwise), the ball bearings will drop out as well as the sprockets leaving the body which can be removed using a vice.

I assume its built into a wheel?

 

[CTony]

You will need to remove the lockring (clockwise), the ball bearings will drop out as well as the sprockets leaving the body which can be removed using a vice.

I assume its built into a wheel?

Yes,This was how I removed freewheel I was really surprised how easy locking ring come off.Anyways,my BW hub is different than one on photo.I’m not sure if bike was originally a 4sp there’s no braze on for shifter on down tube to stop shifter from moving.Pictures are example.Thank you

 

[tyred]

The hub should have a 1 3/8" 24tpi thread which will accept any standard screw-on freewheel block but 3 or 4 speeds are tricky to get hold of nowadays.

5 speed would be easier to find but the spacing of the bike won't be wide enough for it. It can be done with modifications but personally I wouldn't mess around too much with what must be a really old frame.

I assume you have a Cyclo derailleur (or similar non-parallelogram mech)? It will be designed to use a 1/8" chain and as far as I know they all used clamped on gear shifters. Derailleur gears weren't as universal back then and most sports bikes would have been fixed wheel as standard.

The Cyclo gear system worked well enough with a bit of practice but setting one up is a bit of a black art and the gear range is limited.

Google Cyclo-Benelux gears to see what it looks like.

If it was my bike and you just wanted to use it rather than have it completely original, I'd convert it it to Sturmey Archer hub gear as it will work better and probably have a wider gear range.

 

[biggs682]

Morning and welcome @CTony we need pictures please of the whole bike

 

[CTony]

The hub should have a 1 3/8" 24tpi thread which will accept any standard screw-on freewheel block but 3 or 4 speeds are tricky to get hold of nowadays.

5 speed would be easier to find but the spacing of the bike won't be wide enough for it. It can be done with modifications but personally I wouldn't mess around too much with what must be a really old frame.

I assume you have a Cyclo derailleur (or similar non-parallelogram mech)? It will be designed to use a 1/8" chain and as far as I know they all used clamped on gear shifters. Derailleur gears weren't as universal back then and most sports bikes would have been fixed wheel as standard.

The Cyclo gear system worked well enough with a bit of practice but setting one up is a bit of a black art and the gear range is limited.

Google Cyclo-Benelux gears to see what it looks like.

If it was my bike and you just wanted to use it rather than have it completely original, I'd convert it it to Sturmey Archer hub gear as it will work better and probably have a wider gear range.

Good Mornin.Sorry I just seen your reply.I’ve uploading some photos under Dawes update.Bike wasn’t original.Since last post,I’ve strip frame of paint and found some really nice dark blue in some areas.found no signs of braze on for cables or rear derailleur hanger.I’ll send you photos of frame.