Sturmey Archer 3-Speed Hub Restoration // Full Service & Rebuild

1990 Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub with a decent amount of rust on the internal parts. Full strip, ultrasonic bath and rebuild.

KEY POINTS:
5:40 Sloped edge of pawl to the outside. Spring goes behind and below.
6:15 Short end of pawl to the inside. Spring goes behind and above.
8:12 Finger tighten the cone, then back off AT LEAST 1/4 turn and UP TO 1/2 turn to allow fitting of keyed washer. The driver should have a little play.
9:01 Again, finger tighten the cone, then back off 1/4 turn or so. Hold cone in place when tightening lock nut to ensure there is still play on the axle.

Unlike normal hubs, Sturmey Archer 3-speed hubs are actually designed to have some play. This prevents excessive wear on the driver and internal parts. Over-tightening is a common mistake.

P.S. Older versions of the AW hub will have a bearing cup instead of a plastic bearing race behind the driver. Same process though, simply pop the cup's lid and clean the loose ball bearings.

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[bporter]

I wondered, "Could I rebuild this hub myself?" Then I watched your video and realized the answer is "No. Stop. Don't." Thank you.

[batandball]

I’ve just watched this for the third time, it’s most therapeutic! Your attention to detail is incredible, thank you for sharing this master class of Sturmey rebuild!

Thank you for his movie. Now know why after repair in bike shop, gears not works - fixed by myself!

[robertollette]

Thank you so much for posting this great video. Very helpful.

[jdmboy]

Amazing job... I just got a brand new brompton 2019 and it has this rear hub.. today I notice a lil play and I was going crazy... I’m not use to see any lateral play in my fixie hubs bc they have sealed bearings.. but now I understand... thank u so much.. I was about to return the bike 😂

[KeithPhillips]

*this guy is really fast at disassembling parts* 😳

[Akrapovic]

You contributed to human herritage, Sir. Nice video and clear AF. Thank you.

[peteacher]

Through the '60s many of us kids had Raleigh or similar bikes with S-A 3-speed hubs and the only "maintenance" they ever got was a drop of oil on the small chain that moved the gear rod in and out. They took quite a beating and I never knew of one to give trouble.

[deddywidianto]

Cepet pisan filemna, da kudu popolotan atuh nenjona oge, , lieur ieu mah...euuh

[leesroberts]

Beautiful. I'd be reluctant to ever try this myself, but it was very satisfying to watch!

[bassio]

A bit quick, but nice to watch. I will try this tomorrow. ;-)

[mikehall]

That hub looks just like mine, mine says on it "Sturmey Archer (in big letters like yours) -- Made in England 86-10
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[becreativewithmoulika]

🙏 Nyc dear doing good job keep it up god bless you

[camptoursandthat]

I had a bike with this gearing. 2nd gear would suddenly slip without warning. Very dangerous.
Personally I prefer the more simple derailleur.
Good video though. Thanks. x

[heshamaljazi]

Woow so amazing. Where is the break in 3 speed hub?

[KarinExMachina]

After much debate i decided to use Muc-Off wet lube. People had suggested using SAE-30 oil and sewing machine oil to me. Not entirely sure what would be best in the long run

[davideiaccarino]

Hello sir! Thank you so much for the video. Since I'm trying to restore a Raleigh Superbe, I just realised that second gear is not operational, it's like the gearbox is in neutral when you select it. I also hear what I think is the freewheel ticking all the time when I pedal, but I'm not sure is that actually producing the sound. Watching videos I kind of learned that second gear should have the sprocket and the hub rotating at the same pace, but I really don't know what to look at in the hub to make that happen. Just wanted to ask if you had any suggestion for having already experienced that kind of situation. Thank you again!

[ThalassTKynn]

Thanks for this video. I'm going to have to overhaul the sturmey archer AT3 hub on my bike before spring, so this is a great help!
What oil and grease are you using? I found the spec number for both but I dunno which brands are good or not haha

[lordamus]

thanks for vıdeo.I did over tightening mıstake and now when free wheelıng also tıre movıng also when movıng the bıcycle by hand pedals movıng ıs thıs harm to hub? also I used not quaılıty hard oıl on the bearıngs

[The]

Nice. I usually replace the ball bearings in the races if I need to take one of these apart. No oil/grease hole in the '90s ones?