Kool Caps !

A Vintage BMX part designed to make your new Skyway GraphiteTuff Wheels look like the original generation 1 Graphite Tuffs from the early 1980's.

Origin: Kool Caps were born from a "what if" discussion on a Vintage BMX thread. The idea was to make a set of brand new Skyway Graphite Tuff Wheels look like a set of original first generation Graphite Tuff Wheels with Campagnolo  hubs.

Name: The name Kool Caps was spawned from the original Skyway Tuff II coaster brake hubs. The metal flanges were originally used to dissipate heat on older coaster brake Tuff Wheels. The metal flanged coaster brake hubs were called "Kool Hubs". So the name "Kool Caps" was a natural transition, since all the metal flanged hubs were all descendants of the Kool Hub, this makes them a final descendant of sorts.

Build: The original Kool Caps were machined using "Old School" methods of machining, and they were a fun project. Now the Kool Caps are being made using more modern machining techniques.

Parts for sale: The Kool Caps are not a high volume item, but the original hand machined items had more demand than supply, and they took a long time to make.

   Since then, by using more modern machining techniques, I have been able to produce them in sufficient numbers to keep some in stock. The pricing will never match a mass produced item's pricing scale, but they are still truly a "For Fun" item, at a "For Fun" price. 

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Installation: The installation of the Kool Caps couldn't be easier. Simply apply a small amount of pure 100% Silicone adhesive to the flange area. Clear or black seems to work best. You don't need very much, so use it sparingly, and remove any excess that might squeeze out. Aquarium sealant is a good choice to use.

Silicone will not harm the wheels or hubs, and can be removed later if need be. It holds the Kool Caps on VERY tightly, and they should not come loose under any riding conditions.

Simply press them into place, and carefully align them to the rims, and allow them to dry over night.

Polishing: The original Kool Caps came in a Matte finish. The reason being was that some people liked them to have an aged look to them. However, they can easily be polished so that the rivets shine like polished stainless steel, and the gold can be polished to shine like the hubs as well.

The latest generation of Kool Caps are coming with a bright and polished gold anodized finish on them, and with no polish on the rivets. The reason for this is because more people seemed to want polished than un-polished. However, if a matte finish is desired, you can easily give the Kool Caps and the hubs a matte finish by using some flat clear paint on them.

Any good aluminum polish will work fine on them, along with a "Dremel Moto-Tool" and a small buffing wheel will work great for polishing them.

Polished look.

Original Matte finish

To purchase a set of Kool Caps for your Vintage BMX bike:

Pricing is $40 USD for one set of 4 Cool Caps, shipped anywhere in the USA. Premium shipping is available over seas for an additional 5 dollars.

To Purchase Kool Caps: Simply click on "Add item to cart" below, and you will be directed to a secure Pay-Pal web link. Visa, Master Card, or Pay-Pal accounts can be used. You do not need to be a Pay-Pal member to purchase these through the secure link.

Note: The Pay-Pal shopping cart link automatically adds a shipping fee of $5.00 to all products on the web-site. (I have to adjust the price to fool the automatic links.) 

Please email any questions to turbo12xlr8@aol.com.

Thanks to all for making these such a fun item!