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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:01 PM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Not a "loaded tour," but I've done the Lake Pepin...

Not a "loaded tour," but I've done the Lake Pepin 3-Speed tour several times on my 1973 Raleigh Superbe. I usually set up camp in Wabesha, drive to Red Wing, ride from Red Wing to Wabesha, spend the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 07:26 AM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I don't have one, but I have seen them. AFAIK,...

I don't have one, but I have seen them. AFAIK, Sturmey-Archer did not make the SunTour 3-speed hubs, but licensed the design to SunTour, much as they licensed the design to Steyr in Austria.


My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Yes, I have, for my daughter's bike. I don't...

Yes, I have, for my daughter's bike. I don't recall what spindle I used, and don't have the bike handy. Old picture:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 06:58 AM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

The Sturmey-Archer cone wrench is 1.8mm thick; I...

The Sturmey-Archer cone wrench is 1.8mm thick; I measure my Campagnolo and Kingsbridge cone wrenches as 2mm thick, but an ATD cone wrench was 1.8mm thick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 05:30 PM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Is this for a 26tpi steer tube?

Is this for a 26tpi steer tube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I haven't had an axle key break, but I have had...

I haven't had an axle key break, but I have had them strip, so they no longer hold the indicator rod. Just as annoying. There's something to be said about the ones that use a two-piece indicator rod...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

It's not that they're failure prone; it's that...

It's not that they're failure prone; it's that the design makes for problematic braking effectiveness. The coaster brake in the TCW hub is actuated through the internal gear mechanism, which means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 08:56 AM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Standard 24tpi thread, or Raleigh 26tpi thread?

Standard 24tpi thread, or Raleigh 26tpi thread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 07:05 AM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I've done Lake Pepin several times; it's a good...

I've done Lake Pepin several times; it's a good time. The last time I went was before COVID. I hope to get back there some day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Not necessarily "easy," if the sprocket has been...

Not necessarily "easy," if the sprocket has been on the driver for more than half a century, as is often the case. But judicious application of penetrating oil, heat, and leverage will eventually do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-21, 07:12 AM
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Posted By JohnDThompson

My experience with the SW hub is that it doesn't...

My experience with the SW hub is that it doesn't like cold weather. The springless pawls take longer to engage than the sprung pawls on other hubs even at the best of times; when it gets cold, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

AFAIK, Raleigh cotters use non-standard...

AFAIK, Raleigh cotters use non-standard (Whitworth?) thread, so the "R" nuts won't work on other manufacturer's cotters. OTOH, the "R" on the Raleigh nuts is a disk pressed into the end of an open...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

, the The problem with the TCW brake...

, the



The problem with the TCW brake is that it was actuated through the internal gearing; IOW, in 3rd (high) gear, the mechanical advantage of the brake was decreased (when you likely would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

The SW is smaller diameter than the AW, S5, or FW...

The SW is smaller diameter than the AW, S5, or FW and wouldn't fit in those hub shells. SW also has three planet gears rather than four.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Routing the shift cable along the down tube and...

Routing the shift cable along the down tube and chain stay sometimes means your feet hit the cable and cause inadvertent shifts, or worse.

Routing the shift cable along the top tube and seat stay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Sheldon Brown offers this advice...

Sheldon Brown offers this advice (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/raleigh26.html): "Almost all Raleigh-threaded bikes have the rear fender eyelets located directly behind the axle, instead of above it."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I just found a piece of steel (wrench handle, as...

I just found a piece of steel (wrench handle, as it turned out) that would fit between the slots of the driver, clamped it in a vise, put the driver on it, and used a chain whip and cheater bar (the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

+1. When you crimp something with that bad boy,...

+1. When you crimp something with that bad boy, it stays crimped:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

IIRC, they were built under license from...

IIRC, they were built under license from Sturmey-Archer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I have one that is modified in the manner...

I have one that is modified in the manner described on Sheldon Brown's web site. (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sw.html#byline:~:text=Spring%20loaded%20pawls) The flat springs under the pawls do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

I have several SW hubs. I've not seen problems...

I have several SW hubs. I've not seen problems with the pawls themselves, but rather their failure to reliably engage, especially in cold weather. A nice thing about the SW hub is that it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

Not to mention, modern cotters tend to be very...

Not to mention, modern cotters tend to be very poor quality compared to what used to be available. Rather than machined from rod stock, modern cotters are simply pressed into shape and tend to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

I've seen the 3.3.3 hubs with bell cranks on...

I've seen the 3.3.3 hubs with bell cranks on either side.

N.B. you can't really install the wheel backwards and ride the bike, as the sprocket only attaches to one side of the hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

You just have to train yourself to ignore...

You just have to train yourself to ignore everything except the ETRTO/ISO size designation: 40-622
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

At least you caught it at the end, rather than...

At least you caught it at the end, rather than having it fail in the middle of the commute someplace really inconvenient.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

The problem with the TCW series hubs is that the...

The problem with the TCW series hubs is that the coaster brake is actuated through the internal gearing rather than directly. What this means is that when the hub is in "high" gear (i.e. when you are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

I'm thinking "3-speed coaster brake...

I'm thinking "3-speed coaster brake hub."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

AFAIK, that's the only way to remove the cog from...

AFAIK, that's the only way to remove the cog from the driver. Sturmey-Archer actually recommended replacing the threaded drivers with splined drivers once the splined driver became available.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Yes, that's the typical location: ...

Yes, that's the typical location:

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwMjQ=/z/VycAAOSw1RVaca9L/$_86.JPG

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/sturmey-archer-dbu.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

The biggest complaint is that the springless...

The biggest complaint is that the springless pawls engage unreliably.



I'm not sure of SA's rationale for this design, but I do see it as an advantage. The more common AW hub has a reputation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Both; they generate alternating current.

Both; they generate alternating current.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

Even in 650A (590mm bead seat diameter)? Not even...

Even in 650A (590mm bead seat diameter)? Not even Tandems East seems to carry them. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

As long as your bike is in good repair, I...

As long as your bike is in good repair, I wouldn't anticipate problems. I've ridden my Raleigh Superbe on the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour several times (about 40 miles from Red Wing to Wabasha, then 40...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

An alternative would be to use a standard thread...

An alternative would be to use a standard thread fork and replace the 26tpi headset with a 24tpi headset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

I have several SW hubs here. The nice thing about...

I have several SW hubs here. The nice thing about them is they have fewer internal parts than the AW (and no fiddly pawl springs to go missing), so they're dead-easy to overhaul. The springless pawls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

They help prevent the indicator chain from being...

They help prevent the indicator chain from being damaged if you bike gets knocked over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Sure they did. They even used caged balls in...

Sure they did. They even used caged balls in their front Dynohub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Doesn't anybody make a helmet that looks like a...

Doesn't anybody make a helmet that looks like a bowler hat? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

I used a 122mm Stronglight spindle on my...

I used a 122mm Stronglight spindle on my daughter's Sports:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/frankenbike/lockring.jpg



There are threadless cartridges that may work without the bother of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

Interesting. I wonder if yours might have an...

Interesting. I wonder if yours might have an aftermarket cylinder.

It appears the stock cylinder is held in place by a bolt on the back of the cylinder. You may be able to access it by removing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Not sure about cylinder removal, but the key...

Not sure about cylinder removal, but the key number should be stamped on the lock cylinder, e.g. this one uses key number NGN-40:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/ngn-cylinder.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

I have a couple SW hubs. The biggest advantage is...

I have a couple SW hubs. The biggest advantage is that they are dead-easy to overhaul: fewer internal parts than the AW hub, and no fiddly pawl springs to lose. They're also eerie-quiet in use. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

They seem to fail more readily on newer hubs (70s...

They seem to fail more readily on newer hubs (70s and newer), where the planets seem to be made out of pot-metal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-18, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

They make fixing a flat rear tire considerably...

They make fixing a flat rear tire considerably more difficult.

Perhaps the popularity of tubeless tires lately will bring a resurgence of enclosed chain cases?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

The ribbed hub shell was a cosmetic change around...

The ribbed hub shell was a cosmetic change around 1972. The internals are the same before and after this change.

AW hub with a smooth shell:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/sa-smooth.jpg

Later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-18, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

FWIW, I have a couple SW 3-speed hubs that use...

FWIW, I have a couple SW 3-speed hubs that use the two-piece indicator and left-side windowed nut.

A close-up of the hub shell would clarify this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-18, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

Yes, polished aluminum rims are/were a common...

Yes, polished aluminum rims are/were a common option. And yes, they do brake perfectly well. Many years ago, I replaced the chromed steel rims on my Superbe with polished aluminum CR-18 rims, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

Looks to be a Dynohub. Whether it's still in...

Looks to be a Dynohub. Whether it's still in working condition is another matter. Hook up a voltmeter on the terminals and see what happens when you spin the wheel. N.B. if/when you repack the hub,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By JohnDThompson

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium...

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/2474.jpg

Yes, that should work just fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By JohnDThompson

That's not the axle moving; it's the indicator...

That's not the axle moving; it's the indicator rod that moves the clutch inside the hub to select the various gears. Unlike the more common AW hub, the FW (and some SW hubs) uses a two-piece...
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