Disassembling a 1980 Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub with drum brake

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I have a look inside a 1980 Sturmey Archer 3 speed internal gear hub. That came from an old Gazelle donor bicycle, that I scraped last month. It's an AB model not the more common AW model, but it's basically the same useless wide spaced gearing.
Because the shifter mechanism was broken, it was only used in second gear, So the hub had not been shifting for probably many years. I though it would be a good idea to have a look inside. Clean everything up and use some fresh grease. Or perhaps use some oil instead of rather thick grease.
I am planning to install this wheel in the vintage Gazelle 3 speed bicycle I inherited from my uncle. A classic model with rod brakes from the early nineties.
The hub came from this bicycle: photos.app.goo.gl/zRiYnikexpN... (my Google pictures page)

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@Rich-on6fe 3 жыл бұрын

Taking apart a Sturmey Archer, and getting it back together again, was a formative experience for me. I have always remembered it. There was a library book that showed how to do it.

@RolingRandom 3 жыл бұрын

And now there are more then a few youtube videos about how to take it apart :) But the best way to learn is still doing it yourself. And perhaps make a video about it so you know were you went wrong and how you should put it all back together.

@rvqx Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is the first time i see it with the drum brake on youtube. In Holland we almost always see this type.

@MrSebfrench76 2 жыл бұрын

I am a pretty arrogant french bicycles enthusiast.I come from a country with a rather prestigious bike history(just like England). But my daily is a Peugeot from the 80's ,equipped with a 3 speed Sturmey Archer ,and each day ,i bless the team of engineer who worked on this wonder in the 30's.In no way ,i will swap this bike for a Simplex,Huret,Shimano equipped bike.A pure jewel of British engineering!

@RolingRandom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you should be pleased to know that I also have al old Peugeot racer from the eighties :) It used to have a Simplex derailleur but now it has a 2 speed Sram automatix. One day I'll make a video about it :)

@MrSebfrench76 2 жыл бұрын

@@RolingRandom since the recent subs affair,i am no longer exchanging with citizens from the UK. Joking. I too own a Peugeot racer from 1983 .20 pounds , a plesure to ride.

@isprobablyjobhunting 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. Good vibes.

@davydorynbaev 11 ай бұрын

This came in very useful, thank you!

@Metal-Possum Ай бұрын

It's very oily because that's what Sturmey Archer hubs of old used for lubrication. They shouldn't be running IN oil, but they should be running WITH oil, adding a tea spoon every so often should suffice. The most common problem of an A-series hub (AW, AB, etc) is the dog clutch wearing out. You don't want chipped or worn edges, that's responsible for the dreaded "no gear" between 2nd and 3rd and a lot of testicular injuries.

@user-jr1cs6ob3m Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Just picked up a 60s Triumph bike. Rebuild the stumpy part. Have to say I'm not impressed with the performance of the brakes. Have to use both if I want to get a decent stop. But that's the fun of it all.

@captainprototype187 6 ай бұрын

Im working on an sturmy archer but it doesnt seem complete on the inside. It does have the little steel rod but not the iron cross that you do have used for the gearing.

@johnstrange6799 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool design.

@RolingRandom 3 жыл бұрын

It is cool, and pretty old school :)

@bigtaraniello6876 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find that ring after it shot off?

@RolingRandom 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, I did not even look for it.

@isprobablyjobhunting 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering that too.

@jackass6257 7 ай бұрын

Just got a gazelle primeur, front drum works perfect but the rear one sucks. Might have to take it apart and see what’s inside. Any advice? It squeals when you slow down and starts rubbing if you tighten it. Idk what’s wrong with it, let me know

@bruggpethke8439 5 ай бұрын

Before I continue watching after 49 seconds, it amazes me always that bike mechanics work dirty, I know you will fix it but it works so much easier if you remove first the grime. Believe me you will start working more precisely.

@bruggpethke8439 5 ай бұрын

Well at 1:15 you confirmed it, dirty hands, of course you will get dirty, however try to work as clean as possible

@bruggpethke8439 5 ай бұрын

When you had cleaned it, you had seen on forehand that it was an washer at 1:24

@klaasbloem 3 жыл бұрын

ATF sae 90 will be fine to lubricate this hub.

@RolingRandom 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I will have to visit the auto parts store :)

@michaelvandendries225 4 ай бұрын

Hi, you had to loosen the drum side first.

@RolingRandom 4 ай бұрын

It's a non-adjustable bearing. I just use a breaker bar to get it as tight as I can. There probably is a torque spec, but I don't know it. I do use a torque wrench for alluminium rims :)