Pashley Sovereign gets new sprocket, and drum gets cleaned.

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2 жыл бұрын

Pashley Sovereign bicycle gets a larger rear sprocket to improve the gearing on the Sturmey Archer x-rd5 5 speed hub, and the rear drum gets cleaned out.

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@epee27 Жыл бұрын

Thanks really helpful. I have a Pashley Princess (?), I think, bought second-hand about 10 years old but light mileage and stored in garage. In very good nick but the chain started to slap. I fitted a new one, but getting the tension right and holding it has been problematic. Your video is very helpful. I found some chain tugs (hadn't heard of those before!) from SJS Cycles, which is like one of those old-style bike shops but with an internet ordering service. My brakes are still in excellent nick, will keep your instructions in mind for when (or even better a bit before), that is no longer the case.

@noble_wolf Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Chain tension and wheel alignment are a lot easier with the tugs (not even sure that's the correct name). I have bought from SJS before, and always had good service from them.

@RolingRandom 2 жыл бұрын

Correct placement of those anti rotation washers is a bit of a mystery to me. The concave part of the ear fits over the tensioning bolt, so that suggest to me, to point the "ear" towards the rear of the bicycle. But the frame is stronger when you point the "ear" towards the front of the bicycle. Not sure what is best, but I don't think it matters a lot :) The ears on your anti rotation washers did not look concave, but on older bicycles they are concave.

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've noticed the concave type on older Sturmey Archer setups, and also thicker "stepped" types that seem to give more support in the dropouts. Not sure which is the best type, but chain tensioners seem to be overlooked on newer bikes for some reason.

@paultre9290 2 жыл бұрын

That's about the best thing you do with vodka , better than drinking it !!!!!!!, cheers

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, I don't mind an occasional snifter of vodka - purely medicinal, of course.

@gugadeffes9958 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!!

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you for watching

@doncoldwell7270 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Your chainguard has a different mounting bracket than mine. Mine is a complete PITA to get off, removing the crank, disassembling bottom bracket etc etc ! !

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

Some chainguards are a real pain - the one on my modded Prospero needed a crank arm off, and unbolting the seat stays. Needless to say, it's not purely for aesthetic reasons that I've not fitted it back on. This chainguard is plastic and, although a little bit fiddly, can thankfully be removed quickly without a total stripdown.

@LeeTanczos 2 жыл бұрын

@@noble_wolf I couldn’t see how to get my plastic pashley sovereign one off, I have though found a small section above the rear cog can be removed for chain oiling… ( I have 2 sovereigns… the other came without chaincase… dispute with previous owner I suspect! )

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds rather different to mine, mine is just the 2 pieces top & bottom.

@LeeTanczos 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh the chaincase is still a mystery to me! Hope your brakes are better. I’m going to revisit mine as I dont think they are as strong as should be, I’ll be degreasing this time with some solvent spray like you suggested. I think the dc189 levers are pulling less cable giving a spongy feel and reduced braking so I’m having to compensate that… perhaps some compressionless housings I think.

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

There wasn't much difference tbh, but I will give them a chance to bed in (the front one is bedding in nicely now, improves every ride).

@gugadeffes9958 6 ай бұрын

Hello, excuse my ignorance, what is the difference between 20t and 22t when rolling? I have seen 16t, 18t and I honestly don't know which one is better, my routes are urban and on dirt terrain in my pashley. Thank you for your attention and excuse my wording but I am using the translator

@JC-sb2wu 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I found it really useful but I’m not sure how to go about sanding the braking surface. What grit would you suggest to remove the glaze and do I need to use any particular sanding motion?

@noble_wolf 9 ай бұрын

I just used whatever was at hand to roughen the surface and get rid of the glaze. I think it was 240 grit, if memory serves, but I wasn't removing much material.

@JustClaude13 Жыл бұрын

I notice your bike has a propstand. Do you use it much? If you were buying a new bike would you pay the extra for the option?

@noble_wolf Жыл бұрын

I do use it, personally. Sometimes leaning the bike on something is easier, depends where I am, what I'm doing etc. I personally would be happy to pay a little extra for one, others may disagree

@JustClaude13 Жыл бұрын

@@noble_wolf Thanks. If I buy a Pashley from a dealer I'll certainly add the side stand. Unfortunately, or not depending on your viewpoint, I can no longer afford to think about a new Pashley, because when I got home EBay wanted me to look at a 1987 Pashley Estate trade bike. Three speed with drum brakes front and rear, but no stand of any kind. Not even the frame stand usually mounted to that massive front basket frame. It still has the factory tags hanging from the frame. 734 GBP after shipping and taxes. I'll have to deal with a stand when it arrives. So I just joined you in the Pashley world. I hope it works out.

@LeeTanczos 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you go for chain tugs?

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

I got those off fleabay, they were cheap enough with free postage. The sort of thing that every bike shop once kept, but most would give you a vacant expression nowadays.

@LeeTanczos 2 жыл бұрын

@@noble_wolf yep!!!

@iftikharahmad6361 2 жыл бұрын

How can i buy it

@noble_wolf 2 жыл бұрын

It might be worth making initial enquiries on Pashley's website www.pashley.co.uk but it depends where you are located - your local bike shop might be able to order one ?