"Spacer" for Sturmey-Archer 3 speed coaster hub?

Posted on Mon 31st, January 2011

• #1

Osh

HI, have UTFS but found nothing related. Recently purchased a Sturmey-Archer 3 speed coaster hub with no sprocket, purchased a sprocket and clip ring however there was a massive amount of play on the sprocket. Upon taking it to my LBS, they reckoned I needed a spacer and that this was fairly standard. They didn't have one in stock so I'm now looking for one online with little success.

Does this make sense? Is there a specific spacer for these hubs and if so, what are they called and where can I find one?

cheers
• #2

Adscan

Have you tried Bikefix in Holborn? I got my coaster hub from there and I know they carry spare parts.
• #3

OliDale

or pop into velorution, they've always had the bits i need for sturmey archer hubs.
• #4

Osh

Cheers, will check out both tonight
• #5

Sam

I ordered a sprocket for a 3-speed hub from SJS Cycles which came with a spacer. Pretty sure it's lying about somewhere. Let me know if you can't get hold of one, I'll have a dig around in my tool box.
• #6

Osh

Got one from Bikebiz in the end. Works like a charm
• #7

jammy

What frame are you coaster braking? You have to watch out for torque arms bending stays, as I found out..

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