I have just returned from an amazing time in Uganda where I was teaching a man how to build good strong bicycle wheels. Bicycles are a vital means of transport in Uganda and are used to carry both people and … Continue reading
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I am leaving for Uganda tomorrow to serve with Life Bridging Works supporting local communities in the north of the country. We will be doing some maintenance on the school buildings and I will be teaching people how to keep … Continue reading
I’m pleased to announce that the long awaited motorcycle wheel building course is launching in January. The course lasts 3 days with one day of bicycle wheel building and two days motorcycle wheel building to give you a thorough understanding … Continue reading
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
The 4 speed toggle chain and indicator has been obsolete for many years but now they are available again. I have had some pattern sets made and these are now for sale at £35* per set. These toggle chain sets … Continue reading
I will be running Sturmey Archer courses and wheel building courses regularly throughout 2014. Courses will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year starting on Tuesday 7th January. Dates will be available for either course and the course that … Continue reading
Pattern Sturmey Archer Indicators from Colwood Wheel Works My engineer is now making pattern Sturmey Archer indicators and toggle chains for K, TF, FW, FG, FM, FC hubs. These hard to find parts are now available. I examined two prototypes … Continue reading
The Dynohub keeper is a rare tool but there is a way to manage without one. The Sturmey Archer dynohub keeper is a difficult thing to find these days. Sturmey Archer haven’t made them for a long time now. Those … Continue reading
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