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   […]

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 […]

Today saw the launch of the Colwood Wheel Works Sturmey Archer Course. Two students undertook tuition on dismantling, rebuilding, repairing and restoring Sturmey Archer hubs. The course covered a large amount of practical hands on work. Both students were very happy with what they had learnt and the way the course was run. I am […]

After a lot of hard work the workshop is finally ready for students. Sturmey Archer courses can start almost immediately. The wheel building course will take a bit longer as I need to build some shelves and sort out tens of thousands of spokes. Saying a prayer before I start looking for the right spoke […]

The work-stand is now reassembled. It looks very ...erm... different.

One thing that came up on the risk assessment was that the parts of the bicycle repair stand that stick out should be painted bright yellow. A friend from church took the parts that needed painting and informed me this morning that they are ready. The work-stand will be rebuilt in the the next couple […]

The workshop is within days of being ready for training. Just a few very small issues which were raised during the risk assessment which need to be dealt with. A "Guinea Pig" Sturmey Archer course is is scheduled for the end of this month. (Two friends will be my guinea pigs for a day whilst […]

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 […]

After difficult excavation work I have found both a floor and a workbench in the workshop. There is still plenty to do; underneath the bench is my next project, followed by the more difficult task of sorting out the left side of the workshop and the storage arrangements for my huge collection of bicycle and […]

The curriculum for the Sturmey Archer course is more or less decided. I will be running a trial day soon with two of my friends as guinea-pig students. I will then be making any adjustments to the curriculum and my teaching methods that may be necessary before launching the course. I will update the "Courses" […]