Perfect wheels for your pride and joy As a discerning Raleigh Chopper owner you will want your wheels to be as perfect as it is possible to get them. If your rims and hubs are in good condition there is … Continue reading
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This old spark-plug tin has been used to store valve parts for as long as I can remember. I have childhood memories of rummaging through the valve parts tin for a dust-cap or a woods valve with a good bit … Continue reading
The Sturmey Archer clutch appeared in 1921 with the introduction of the K series hubs. Earlier Sturmey Archer hub gears did not have a clutch but used a completely different method of engaging the various gears. This article covers all … Continue reading
Sturmey Archer sprockets can be a real problem on early (pre 1951) hubs. Early 12-spline and threaded sprockets are difficult to obtain and early threaded sprockets are difficult to change. I generally like to keep hubs in their original condition … Continue reading
A rusty dynohub isn’t necessarily a dead dynohub. Magnets and armatures can often be freed off and working perfectly again with some WD40 and gentle persuasion. Don’t separate them though or they may never work again. Rusted chrome can be … Continue reading
If you are offered a Sturmey Archer Dynohub that turns and you can feel a strong regular pulse, the chances are that it will generate electricity correctly and it will be worth buying if the price is low enough. If … Continue reading
I have been restoring some older Sturmey Archer Internals. I currently have two historic hub gear internals ready to fit AB or AG hubs. Sturmey Archer Internals Can Be Date Matched Pre 2000 A-series internals are interchangeable. A 1990s internal … Continue reading
When a bicycle needs repair often a replacement part will be required. A modern bike can be fitted with a modern part which is usually readily available. On an old bicycle it is often possible to get the bike back … Continue reading
Some time ago I posted about a mountain bike frame that appeared to be out of track. Yesterday I finally got around to stripping the bike down and checked the tracking of the frame. I rechecked the wheel and confirmed … Continue reading
A bicycle came in for a service today with a dérailleur problem. It looked quite routine until I found out that neither of the gear controls was working at all. Off came the handlebar grips, off came the brake levers … Continue reading