I just got this, which seems to confirm the upcoming revival of the Sturmey Archer ASC (3 speed fixed gear)
Just the thing for your old path racer.
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I would first like to thank everyone for their interest in our
>upcoming remake of the ASC. As we grow closer to production I will
>be posing questions on our blog
><http://www.sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com/>www.sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com
>regarding what you would like to see in the final production model.
>
>The first question is regarding the acceptable amount of backlash in
>the hub. Meaning the amount of slack there is before engagement. The
>original was quite sloppy in this regard but we are interested in
>your opinion. The question is up now in the form of a poll and if
>you have a minute and could head over to the blog and add your 2
>cents I would greatly appreciate it!
>
>David Prosser
>Sunrace Sturmey Archer
>3212 Jefferson Street #409
>Napa, CA 94558
>
><http://www.sunrace.com>www.sunrace.com
>www.sturmey-archer.com
Mark Stonich;
BikeSmith Design & Fabrication
5349 Elliot Ave S. - Minneapolis. MN 55417
Ph. (612) 824-2372 http://bikesmithdesign.com
http://mnhpva.org