sturmey-archer
Maximizing the Sturmey-Archer hub
The 8-speed XRD8 Sturmey-Archer hub that comes standard on the box bike is a fine hub and a good value (retail less than $200). This being said, the XRD8 is at its core a Sturmey hub and subsequently carries on the company’s eccentric tradition, albeit the better parts of the company’s heritage. Now made in [...]
Carrier Pigeons Diary 10
I called Sturmey-Archer’s California office today and my call was quickly fielded by a very friendly and knowledgeable chap who provided great help. He directed me to their distributor for new 25T rear hub sprockets (to lower my gearing from the 23T currently on the bikes) and offered to mail a new brake arm to [...]
Carrier Pigeons Diary 5
Our first family trek occurred this morning, with a gentle and joyful ride to Noah’s Bagels on Hawthorn, then a trip to Whole Foods on SE 28th Ave. and Burnside. The tomato bikes handled ably, albeit a bit tough on the really steep hills. Unfortunately, the manufacturer threw a crank with a 36 or 38-tooth [...]
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