Found this over at Vancruisers. Awesome article on adjusting your SA.
http://vancruisers.ca/Members/bhughes/t ... -hubs/view
jeff
http://vancruisers.ca/Members/bhughes/t ... -hubs/view
jeff
Vancruisers said:does anyone knCone Adjustment
Cone adjustment on Sturmey Archer hubs does NOT work the same as on regular single-speed hubs! Repeat after me - DO NOT mess with the right hand *(drive side) cone unless you know what you are doing. The only time the right hand cone should be touched is during hub service. Then and only then adjust it as follows:
1. Tighten the cone finger tight until it bottoms out and won't go any further.
2. Back off a half turn and replace the lockwasher. Loosen the cone up to 1/4 turn more to get the lock washer to fit, NEVER tighten it.
3. Don't touch it any more!
The right hand cone adjustment also sets the clearances for all the 3-speed parts internally, incorrect adjustment will quickly savage your hub.
Now, on to the left side cone... A correctly adjusted Sturmey Archer hub should have very slight play at the rim. If you spin the wheel and the hub is 'grabbing' and turning the pedals or you notice the pedals turning when you push the bike then the cone is probably too tight. If there's excessive play in the rim then it's too loose. You'll know you've got it right when the hub operates smoothly and will freewheel for a long time but there isn't much play.
ratdaddy said:Nashira,
Could you ask Bryn if a SA 3-speed would hold up on a tandem?
jeff
Markm said:does anyone know what would cause a sturmey to "drag" when ya coast? It doesnt coast smooth...
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