Sturmey Archer 2 speed fixed hub

stickman

One on ebay currently £410!!!

ride_whenever

That is outrageous. At least you can still get the spares...

stickman

They've brought out a new 3 speed fixed anyway.

bagpusscp

I have one in my bits box.T F 4 pre 1940's

stickman

Is it not worth putting into a bike?

bagpusscp

All in good time.I have recently aquired what I think is a Chater Lea frame set,so it will be going on that.Well I have ID the frame by its drop out and lugs which are Chater Lea but :? it could be something else.

stickman

Sounds good.

I've never seen any mention of how well the 2 speed fixeds work so I was just wondering there, if they are good or bad.

pete.whelan

I'm not totally surprised the 2 speed fixed is attracting that sort of money. If I'm correct they were made in the 1930's, so if in very good condition they would be a nice rare find.

The later 3 speed fixed (ASC) was 1950's, even these with the correct control lever can fetch good money. I've got one in a Russ frame (hub is dated June 1950). Rides well. The small amount of backlash isn't an issue once you are used to it.