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 as much as possible, but sometimes a compromise is necessary.
Threaded Sturmey Archer sprockets use the same thread as standard fixed sprockets so it is possible to fit a fixed sprocket if an original threaded sprocket is not available.
It is possible to use modern Sturmey Archer sprockets (which are easily obtained and easily fitted) on a pre 1951 hub if you are happy to have the driver changed for a modern equivalent.
Changing a driver is a relatively simple task which you could do yourself. Alternatively I will very happily do the work for you.
Sturmey Archer Sprockets and Driver Change Prices
Driver change prices – including driver
To fit a new driver – £23.00
To fit a reclaimed driver – £18.00
If you don’t want your original driver I will offer you a discount
Discount for threaded driver – £4.00
Discount for 12-splined driver – £7.00
Optional special offer for AM hubs only – whilst changing your driver I can change the axle key at the same time free of charge. This will enable you to use a standard AW toggle chain instead of the original very difficult to find indicator set.
To supply and fit an original driver on an adapted hub
To fit a reclaimed 12-splined driver – £35.00
To fit a reclaimed threaded driver – £25.00
Modern chrome Sturmey Archer sprockets can be supplied from £2.50 each.
I have a very limited supply of reclaimed 12-splined Sturmey Archer sprockets at £30.00 each and original reclaimed threaded Sturmey Archer sprockets at £20.00 each.
The last time I bought this sturmey archer was cost £12.99 that was two weeks ago.
I’m not quite sure what you bought for £12.99?
I’ve got both a TF and a TC hub and I’m looking for 15 and 16 t cogs in the 12-spline pattern; or, better yet, looking to see if the 12-spline drives on these hubs can be replaced with drives that take later 3-spline cogs.
Is this possible, and can you do it?
If not, can you supply — or find — 12-splined cogs in a 15 t size?
Many thanks.
Patrick Moore
Albuquerque, NM USA
Also, is it possible to communicate with you via email?
Thanks, Patrick Moore