c young

I realize most U.S. cyclists are not racing on

sturmey,

but for those interested--here is a sad piece of

cycling news and some important information--



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 Subject: Critical errors in Sturmey's

finalproduction

 





You are probably aware already that if you want to

buy a Sturmey Archer

thingy, then you are just about too late. SJSC had

three 5speed >internals

remaining Friday afternoon but probably gone by the

time you read this.



But those who've succeeeded in buying up some of

the last stock may in

reality be unfortunate anyway.



I just got one of the last Sprinter/Summit 5-speed

internals, and the

right-hand cone was incorrectly adjusted. Should

be backed off 3/8 to >5/8

turn.



And Dave of SJSC says that they have indicator rods

with red bands and

blue

bands which are the same length. The blue are

intended for the >improved

ball-locking versions released this year. Correct

lengths, screw->shoulder

to band, are - blue 59mm, red 65mm.



Either of these errors, if left unfixed, can be

guaranteed to trash the hub very quickly, and you

won't be able to get the replacement parts now!

I presume they were caused by the remaining

volunteers having to extend beyond

their usual tasks (though I'm sure SA enthusiasts

will be very >grateful for

their efforts nevertheless!).



If necessary the old red rods can be just about got

to work for the new

internals provided you add a stack of washers

outside the dropout.

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