How do you shift the Sturmey Archer 3 speed?

How do you shift the Sturmey Archer 3 speed?

Simple and quick

1. Step 1: Select high gear. Select high gear.
2. Step 2: Take up all the slack in the indicator chain. Back off the locknut.
3. Step 3: Loosen the chain slightly. Back off the adjuster so the chain is slightly loose, so you can move it from side to side a wee bit without feeling any tension.
4. Step 4: Check.
5. Notes.

What grease does Sturmey Archer use?

From Sturmey “A new hub must be oiled through the port on the hub shell. Thereafter lubricate once every 3 months with a few drops of Sturmey Archer (SAE 30). Do not use thick oil or grease.”

What oil is used for Sturmey Archer hub?

The common consensus on Sturmey Archer forums is to use sewing machine oil, though I don’t know where you’d get it. I’ve never had a ‘jumping out of gear’ problem that I couldn’t fix by adjustment.

What happened to Sturmey-Archer?

Sturmey-Archer was a division of Raleigh Industries until autumn, 2000, when the parent company ran into financial difficulties. Sturmey-Archer (U.K.) was rendered homeless by various corporate maneuvers.

What is the history of the Sturmey-Archer rear hub?

Sturmey-Archer history is covered in the book The Sturmey-Archer Story and its online update by Tony Hadland; bits and pieces of the history are in the technical articles on this site. lmost all English 3-speeds have Sturmey-Archer rear hubs, and there have been many different models since the company started in 1902.

Where can I buy replacement parts for a Sturmey-Archer AW?

Generally speaking, their designs have been stable, and replacement parts are available either from Sturmey-Archer, or for the classic AW three-speed, from aftermarket suppliers including Harris Cyclery, or a conscientious pack-rat bike shop mechanic or trash picker.

Which Sturmey-Archer 3-speeds use the trigger control?

Most Sturmey-Archer three-speeds other than the S3x fixed-gear can use the trigger control, though another shifter may be supplied with the hub. It is hard to beat the trigger control for durability and secure engagement.