New Sturmey-Archer ASC Three Speed Fixed Hub?
02-28-07, 03:03 PM
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New Sturmey-Archer ASC Three Speed Fixed Hub?
Reportedly, SunRace/Sturmey-Archer is considering doing a new production run of the ASC 3-speed fixed-gear hub, or an updated version of it. Given SunRace's track record with Sturmey-Archer, I would expect a new version to be more reliable than the original.<P>
They're not certain about how much demand there might be for it though. If this is something that would be of possible interest to you, let them know by sending an email to them:
Sheldon "I Love My 1954 ASC" Brown
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They're not certain about how much demand there might be for it though. If this is something that would be of possible interest to you, let them know by sending an email to them:
info (at) sunraceusa.com
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02-28-07, 03:08 PM
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^^I was about to ask the same question.
I really hope it is not outrageous.
I really hope it is not outrageous.
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I was just thinking about mod'ing a SRAM hub. Maybe I'll wait...
02-28-07, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Igneous Faction
Does anyone have any idea of where this would be priced?
Originally Posted by ryand
^^I was about to ask the same question.
I really hope it is not outrageous.
I really hope it is not outrageous.
Originally Posted by el twe
I was just thinking about mod'ing a SRAM hub. Maybe I'll wait...
02-28-07, 03:52 PM
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this would be a sweet addition to a robroy framset if the group buy for the IRO robroy happens(i plan on getting one if it goes through)
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Originally Posted by Nims
Why don't you guys ask sunrace, via the email address Sheldon took the time to post in oversized font? Then, instead of hearing from no one, they'll actually see the interest and make them! That's kind of the point of this thread, isn't it?
and the more action on here, combined with numerous
emails, the more interest they'll see in this product.
02-28-07, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
emailed, got an automated form reply back. whoppee. hope they do it tho.
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my questoin was going to ask sheldon if he knew, since he posted it originally. if he didn't respond, then i would have asked what their ideal price would be.
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Email sent. I asked about the price and what the ratios would be.
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I emailed said I would buy two and know a shop that might want to carry em or two shops
02-28-07, 04:25 PM
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tech question: how much slop would need to be built into the hub to allow for transmission? (By slop, I mean that loose chain feeling). I've ridden on 3 speed hubs converted to two speed, and they were really annoying for trackstanding and backpressure with all the slop.
Is it a surmountable engineering problem to have zero slop and 3-speed planetary transmission? How would the clutch work?
If it could be made well, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Is it a surmountable engineering problem to have zero slop and 3-speed planetary transmission? How would the clutch work?
If it could be made well, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
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ah yes I wouldn't have to stick to the flat spots in sf anymore muah hah ha
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Originally Posted by Igneous Faction
My planned build will involve this with a SA 90mm drum-brake up front.
02-28-07, 04:45 PM
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I understand the ratios would be 100% 90% 75%. I am very excited by this idea. Emailing now.
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Email sent!! You're the best, Sheldon!
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i hope it won't look all modern and plasticy... these things tend to be silly looking the second go round, look at the shimano nexis thing, pretty ugly. some how some of these designs seem to devolve.
be sweet if they got phil to do the exterior shell..
be sweet if they got phil to do the exterior shell..
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I agree that the Nexus hubs are pretty ugly. Here is the current version of the venerable AW. It's not too different from the earlier ones. My question is what options we would have for shifters. I don't care much for grip shifters.
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/hubs_3spd.php
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/hubs_3spd.php