sprocket Archives - Colwood Wheel Works

Sturmey Archer Sprocket Problem Solved

Vince Warner — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:49:56 +0000

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 […]

Reclaimed Bicycle Parts

Vince Warner — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:22:53 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

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 […]

Sturmey Archer Spares Consignment Arrived

Vince Warner — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:36:05 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

I've just taken delivery of a very large consignment of used and NOS Sturmey Archer spares and complete hubs. I now have a large stock of Sturmey Archer AG,and GH6 hubs which can be supplied as received or fully serviced. There are a few FG 4-speed hubs which will be reconditioned or stripped for spares, […]

When is a Sturmey Archer AM not a Sturmey Archer AM?

Vince Warner — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:23:22 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

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

Vince Warner — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:02:50 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

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 […]

Sturmey Archer TF

Vince Warner — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:25:43 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

A very rare hub from 1933 has been sent to me for a strip down and clean. This particular hub has been fitted with a free-wheel (also made by Sturmey Archer) which is worn out so will have to be removed. The first job is to remove the freewheel. The safest and most time consuming […]

The S3B 3-Speed hub with 55mm Drum Brake.

Vince Warner — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:37:05 +0000

Colwood Wheel Works

I was handed an interesting little hub the other day. I'd never seen an S3B before. I checked the Sturmey Archer Heritage site to see what the date run was and to have a look at an exploded drawing. The hub was made from 1967 to 1976. The one I had in my hand was […]