The London Eye (Millennium Wheel )
The Millennium wheel is a bit big for the Colwood Wheel Works workshop, but as a wheel builder I find it very interesting. It was opened to the public on 9th March 2000 and at the time was the biggest Ferris wheel in the world. It was renamed "The London Eye" in 2011. From the […]
Wheel Building In Uganda
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 goods. Most bicycles are overloaded and the roads are mostly unmade and those that have […]
Serving in Uganda
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 their bicycles running and in particular how to build good strong wheels. Colwood Wheel Works […]
Motorcycle Wheel Building Course - Launching soon!
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 of all aspects of wheel building technique. A break of at least one day is […]
Special Offer For Raleigh Chopper Owners
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 no reason that your wheels shouldn't be mechanically perfect. My special Raleigh Chopper wheel service […]
4 speed Toggle Chain and Indicator Sets
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 are available in both lengths to fit all Sturmey Archer 4 speed hubs. I will […]
Course dates for 2014
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 will run will be determined by the first booking for that day. Later in the […]
Rare Sturmey Archer Indicators (Toggle Chains)
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 which were very good indeed. Just a couple of very minor changes were required which […]
Quick Dynohub Tip #3 - Dynohub Keeper
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 that do exist are usually tucked away safely in a dealer's or enthusuast's workshop. Separating […]
The Valve Parts Tin
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 of rubber so I didn't have to replace the perished rubber on the valve I […]