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Wheel Building In Uganda

Posted on 7 February, 2020 by Vince WarnerApril 20, 2020

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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Serving in Uganda

Posted on 22 January, 2020 by Vince WarnerJanuary 22, 2020
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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 →

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Motorcycle Wheel Building Course – Launching soon!

Posted on 29 November, 2014 by Vince WarnerJanuary 12, 2015
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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 →

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Favorite Special Offer For Raleigh Chopper Owners

Posted on 20 February, 2014 by Vince WarnerMarch 27, 2020

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 →

Posted in Bicycle Projects, Hub Gears, Raleigh Chopper, Wheel Building | Tagged hub gears, sturmey archer, wheel building

4 speed Toggle Chain and Indicator Sets

Posted on 13 January, 2014 by Vince WarnerMarch 27, 2020
four speed toggle chain set

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 →

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Course dates for 2014

Posted on 20 November, 2013 by Vince WarnerNovember 20, 2013
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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 →

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Rare Sturmey Archer Indicators (Toggle Chains)

Posted on 13 July, 2013 by Vince WarnerMarch 27, 2020
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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 →

Posted in For Sale, Hub Gears | Tagged fc, FG, fm, fw, gears, sturmey archer, TF | 12 Replies

Quick Dynohub Tip #3 – Dynohub Keeper

Posted on 6 July, 2013 by Vince WarnerNovember 14, 2016
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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 →

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The Valve Parts Tin

Posted on 20 June, 2013 by Vince WarnerMarch 27, 2020
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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 … Continue reading →

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The Sturmey Archer Clutch

Posted on 10 June, 2013 by Vince WarnerMarch 27, 2020
Early Sturmey Archer AW Clutch

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 →

Posted in Bicycle Projects, Hub Gears | Tagged 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, AB, AG, AM, AW, FG, fm, fw, hub gears, S3B, sturmey archer, workshop

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