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The Sturmey Archer 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 Sturmey Archer clutches from 1921 except N.I.G clutches. Clutches for K Series Hubs K5 […]
Sturmey Archer Sprocket Problem Solved
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 […]
Date Matched Sturmey Archer Spares
Sturmey Archer spares are available from many different places but not many sellers or repairers will be able to match the spare part with the date of your hub. Functionally this isn't really a problem as parts from early hubs are in many cases interchangeable with parts from later hubs. However if you want to […]
Sturmey Archer Internals Date Matched To Your Hub
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 can fit into 1940s hub shell and will still work perfectly. However, if you are […]
Reclaimed Bicycle Parts
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 on the road by fitting a modern part, but in doing so we lose some […]
When is a Sturmey Archer AM not a Sturmey Archer AM?
A Sturmey Archer AM is not a Sturmey Archer AM when somebody has put an AW internal into an AM shell. There is an auction on eBay for a "sturmey archer 3 speed 1950 AM hub ALLOY vintage bicycle wheel" (Auction number 270857217423) The hub shell is definitely from a Sturmey Archer AM hub and […]
1947 Sturmey Archer AW
I bought this hub at a very nice price on eBay. Had a problem with the seller not accepting my PayPal payment, but that's another story. The hub is a Sturmey Archer AW from 1947. It was described by the seller as untested, which sometimes means there is a problem that the seller is unwilling […]
Beginners Welcome
My seven year old daughter was interested in knowing what I was going to teach people, so I took her into the workshop and showed her. Within half an hour of tuition she was dismantling and rebuilding the AW hub on her own, and adjusting it correctly. No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness […]
Surprise Bungled Repair Find
I removed an AW from an old scrap bike to use for my course demonstrations. As I was dismantling it I realised that there was no thrust ring over the clutch. Then I noticed that the clutch was sitting far too high. Somebody had dismantled the hub and reassembled it with the thrust ring underneath […]
12-speed derailleur to 3-speed AW conversion
My friend, Rod, needs a bike. The most suitable bike in my garage is a 12-speed Peugeot in very poor condition. Today I have been in the workshop with Rod getting this bike ready to ride. However he doesn't want 12 gears and would rather have a 3-speed hub gear. (Obviously my enthusiasm for hub […]