Picked up another stray (bike): 1962 CCM singlespeed

[Piotrsko]

Noticed a bunch of those hubs in Berlin in use, but most had the shifters removed or disabled.

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by samwichse

You could throw a 3 speed coaster brake hub on there for $66 US and make it much more practical and still look pretty much stock: https://www.amazon.com/Sturmey-Arche.../dp/B002AGDWW0

Ratios are:
0.75
1.0 (direct drive)
1.33

I actually have a S-A 3-speed non-coaster brake hub in my parts pile (of course that'd require adding rim brakes). I briefly considered a conversion, but to be honest, I ride this bike so little, it's not really worth the effort to re-gear it.

So, I'll just continue to complain about it once a year when I get it out of storage.

Also, I can't justify spending money on a free bike.

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes

That really reminds me of my 1967 Schwinn Racer that left my yard without my permission a few years ago. I had a huge double basket in the back and a pretty big one up front too. I miss the baskets more than the bike.

Condolences! And I hear you; I add a rear rack + basket to almost every bike I get. Great for grocery store runs.

I'm just about to pick up a couple more old-school style rear racks from another hoarder, um, collector.