Mark and all,
It's amazing what you find on e-bay when you're looking for something else. I was searching 'Sturmey Archer' looking for the 12 spline cogs (still looking for a 15) when I spotted the 18 tooth single speed 12 spline Sturmey freewheel. I was struck almost as instantly as I was when I first heard about the ASC and was able to purchase it almost on the spot. I'll admit to not using the freewheel yet, but they must be out there since I managed to find one. And I do plan on using it one day. Wish you luck in your search.
Regards,
Dan Artley in Parkton, Maryland USA
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Hello,
I've bought one of these TF hubs recently, from our most esteemable fellow list member Hilary Stone. Does anyone know where I might find a special freewheel for a Sturmey Archer TF hub? Unlike most freewheels, the TF hub freewheel has splines, so doesn't take a standard SA freewheel.
As backstory, I was coveting a Rohloff Speedhub for a minimalist decouplable touring bike, but I figured that the Rohloff Speedhub just isn't minimalist enough. It sounds like a kitchen whisk, which makes me all the more happy with the silent TF. I figure that it would be very handy to take when touring. Just like a flip-flop really, I would use a low geared freewheel for the hills, and a higher geared fixed sprocket for the flats, but with the added advantage of a 25% gear drop to hand when the 3 course lunch at some really nice village bistro catches up with me on a climb.
Mark Lawrence
Oxford
Merry England