Originally Posted by
mitchito
I have not checked anything, just hopped on and took a short test ride
See Above
Yes Sturmey-Archer hub
I am new to these types of bikes and I don't know all of the names of the parts so the tutorial above is somewhat lost on me. Not sure what rod or fulcrum it is referring to.
No worries. On the hub, it should be marked "SW" or "AW."
First step is to check that. The SW was a failed model that lasted for a few years, including '57. The AW was produced concurrently. The model you have will determine the best approach to solve the issue.
-Kurt