Vintage English 3-Speed Bicycles : English 3-Speed Bicycle Hubs

[excalebuir]

is that a sturmey archer hub?

[beloslav]

WE WANT HD QUALITY! THANKS!

[jbaideme]

I believe the correct way to adjust these hubs is to put the shifter into second gear and then make sure that the rod that goes into the center of the axle is even with the end of the axle that you can see through the opening of the axle nut.

I'm sure that just cleared everything up : )

[JeanGirarde]

@jbaideme

But if your washers are real thick or don't have any at all the drilled holed can be off. Also, the axle could be shifted over from being taken out, then the retainers moved and put back on.

I have 3 bikes with 3 speed Sturmeys and I always have done it the way he said.

[invaledcode]

not to be rude, but i have an awsome one, and its my baby. next to my haro. ahah weird combination. i know.

[cuevarap]

WD-40 is not a "lubricant" (very common mistake) it's a solvent-cleanser that loosens stuck grease dried or rusted parts but eventually evaporates. It can be used prior to proper lubrication though.

[mukatuna]

That's what I was thinking ... WD-40 is a solvent cleanser and a water dispersant. These Sturmey-Acher 3-speeds where meant to be oil lubricated. A light 30W grade engine oil often a recommended lubricant for these.

That was the thing with the older Raleighs like this, they where designed to be oil lubricated in all the bearings.

[garagecrap]

Actually it does provide lubrication. There is a mineral oil mixed with the solvent. When the solvent dries out, the oil remains. It might not seem enough for a hub but the solvent will melt the old dry grease as well and spread it around again.

[cuevarap]

Useful information, thanks a lot

[AugustoAAL]

I Have an a 1976 Raleigh Sports,I love that bike!

[pierluigicinque]

hi

i would want to know where buy original colour "bronze green" to paint my Raleigh all steel of 1965. Thanks and best regards

[Pedgerow]

My rear hub (three-speed, Sturmey-Archer AW, 1981 Raleigh Cameo) disengaged completely from first gear today, so the pedals just spin round. I had tried earlier putting it into first gear while riding it, and it didn't catch right away, and then there was a clang, and now it keeps disengaging when it's in first gear. Have I broken it? How do I fix it? Help!

[Palifiox]

You didn't mention the hole through the rear axle nut used to adjust the gear cable. Also I have seen motor oil recommended for the geared hubs. Comments on type of oil?

[mukatuna]

Light 20W or 30W grade motor oil is the recommended grade to use for 3 speed internally geared hubs. Anything higher is too thick. Light petroleum based oils are the correct lubricant for these.

What the video mentions with WD-40 is incorrect. WD-40 is a cleaner and a water dispersant, it's not intended for long term lubrication as it evaporates very quickly. Things will soon run dry.

[catandpiddle]

Wonderful presentation. thank you!

[goodell70]

Great video. Thank you for posting this.

[Dblitzen]

Many Thanks for these great videos! I might have a rare bike,Its an English style 3 speed,green in color and says Shauff touring club.Also it says made in Germany,has chrome fenders and Weinmann brakes.Its in excellent shape and been in storage for decades.Any info would help.