Re: [CR]Sturmey-Archer S5

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From: <CYCLESTORE@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:39:25 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Sturmey-Archer S5
To: Wdgadd@aol.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Wes,

You lucky dog, you have the much feared and revered Sturmey S5 in all it's glory. You can use 2 x 3 Speed Triggers (AW style) with one spare click. I have them new if you can't find them local I have them.

Good luck with your project,

Gilbert Anderson

The North Road Bicycle Company your bicycle outfitter 519 W. North St. Raleigh, NC 27603 USA ph toll free in USA :800/321-5511 Local ph: 919/828-8999 E-Mail: cyclestore@aol.com

In a message dated 11/26/01 5:15:57 PM, Wdgadd@aol.com writes:

<< On my ride today I noticed a wheel among a large pile of trash in front of a house that had just been sold. The hub was unmistakably an epicyclic S-A type, so for laughs I checked to see if it was anything other than the ubiquitous AW. Glad I stopped-it was an 36 hole S5 marked 69, laced to, unusually, an alloy Ambrosio 26" rim. Came back with the car and grabbed it! Questions: What would anyone suggest I use for shifters? The only bike I've ever seen with an S5 was a Raleigh Sprite with the hideous T handle double top tube levers. Could I use a 4 speed trigger on the drive side and just a friction lever on the bellcrank? Sutherlands mentions S5.1 and S5.2 hubs with indicator chains on both sides-any advantage? Looks like a simple conversion (assuming parts are available). Would it work as an FW with only a 4 speed trigger? I assume the bellcrank just selects the 150% super high gear. . Does anyone know where I can get the nicer machined bellcrank assembly and the "nail" shaped pushrod that goes with it? Mine has a stamped one, broken and crudely welded. Thanks for any info!

Best Regards,
Wes Gadd >>