69' Raleigh S.A. 5 speed
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This is my new favorite bike! 
I'm gonna' fix her up for myself. I've been saying that alot lately but I've been finding English bikes lately with my size frame. I have a woman's Raleigh in my shed that is the same color with nice fenders, a brooks saddle and shiny chrome. That bike is nice Kota. Please post some pics of the shifter and bell arm.... or just sell me those parts! :mrgreen:
I'm gonna' fix her up for myself. I've been saying that alot lately but I've been finding English bikes lately with my size frame. I have a woman's Raleigh in my shed that is the same color with nice fenders, a brooks saddle and shiny chrome. That bike is nice Kota. Please post some pics of the shifter and bell arm.... or just sell me those parts! :mrgreen:
Sorry it took so long. If you need more, let me know.ej599 said:This is my new favorite bike!
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Thanks for the pics Kota. I scored a new bell crank from Harris Cyclery up in MA. They have alot of Sturmey stuff stashed away plus new stuff. Very helpful, Sheldon Brown's old hangout. He has a lot of info on S.A. 5 speeds also on his site including the shift pattern TNT. Tony Hadlands site is a great reference source too. This hub is off the wheel now. Check out Hercu-stein to see what's in store for it. I've made a change in plans. 8) :lol: (sinister laugh)
Here's how they work. From Sheldon Brown's site:
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The S5s are basically a 3-speed hub with two ranges.
The right lever or trigger selects underdrive, direct drive or overdrive, just as with the AW and other 3-speed models.
The left lever selects between narrow range 3-speed and wide range 3-speed. When the cable is loose, it's narrow range; when the left cable is tight, it's wide range.
Here's the shifting sequence:
Left: Tight; Right: Tight (1). This is the lowest gear, underdrive on the wide range setting.
Left: Loose; Right: Tight (1). This is the second lowest gear, underdrive on the narrow range setting.
Left: doesn't matter; Right: middle position (2). This is direct drive, so it doesn't matter whether wide or narrow range is selected with the left lever.
Left: Loose; Right: Loose (3). This is the second highest gear, overdrive on the narrow range setting.
Left: Tight; Right: Loose (3). This is the highest gear, overdrive on the wide range setting.
Shifting the right lever/trigger is the same as a 3-speed, can be done while pedaling, coasting or even pedaling backward.
Shifting the left lever works most smoothly if you keep pedalaing forward (gently) while shifting.
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Simple enough huh? :wink: I'm gonna' have to mount an abacus to the bars to calculate what gear I'm in! :lol:
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The S5s are basically a 3-speed hub with two ranges.
The right lever or trigger selects underdrive, direct drive or overdrive, just as with the AW and other 3-speed models.
The left lever selects between narrow range 3-speed and wide range 3-speed. When the cable is loose, it's narrow range; when the left cable is tight, it's wide range.
Here's the shifting sequence:
Left: Tight; Right: Tight (1). This is the lowest gear, underdrive on the wide range setting.
Left: Loose; Right: Tight (1). This is the second lowest gear, underdrive on the narrow range setting.
Left: doesn't matter; Right: middle position (2). This is direct drive, so it doesn't matter whether wide or narrow range is selected with the left lever.
Left: Loose; Right: Loose (3). This is the second highest gear, overdrive on the narrow range setting.
Left: Tight; Right: Loose (3). This is the highest gear, overdrive on the wide range setting.
Shifting the right lever/trigger is the same as a 3-speed, can be done while pedaling, coasting or even pedaling backward.
Shifting the left lever works most smoothly if you keep pedalaing forward (gently) while shifting.
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Simple enough huh? :wink: I'm gonna' have to mount an abacus to the bars to calculate what gear I'm in! :lol:
