Sturmey Archer heritage

[avecReynolds531]

After a few childhood experiences of the AW false neutrals, it was decades before I'd return to Sturmey Archer.

Two SRF3 hubs later, I've slowly learnt an appreciation of this iconic design. Though it would be fair to say, still don't have a clue how it works....

Fantastic historical info here: http://www.sturmey-archerheritage.com/

 

[winjim]

Though it would be fair to say, still don't have a clue how it works....

It works like this:

 

[raleighnut]

After a few childhood experiences of the AW false neutrals, it was decades before I'd return to Sturmey Archer.

Two SRF3 hubs later, I've slowly learnt an appreciation of this iconic design. Though it would be fair to say, still don't have a clue how it works....

Fantastic historical info here: http://www.sturmey-archerheritage.com/

It's a 'planetarey' gear system(similar to a car 'automatic' gear system) but correct cable tension is critical to avoid those 'no drive' situations