Bicycle Mechanics - Vintage speedometer on Sturmey Archer

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ZoeS
04-20-09, 01:25 PM
Good afternoon!

I recently aquired a 1975 Raleigh Superbe Sturmey Archer bicycle. I would like to add a speedometer and came across this vintage speedometer, and old Rollfast. It apparently still works but does not have any wires, and I don't know much about bicycles.
In short, I want to attach this:

http://i.ebayimg.com/03/!BQt!ygwBWk~$(KGrHgoOKiwEjlLmE-R)BJ6Sfnf)8w~~_1.JPG

To this:

http://zoestevens.smugmug.com/photos/510451800_f8oxm-M.jpg

Is it possible?

Thank you!

Zoe


Esteban32696
04-21-09, 04:46 AM
That speedometer will work on your bike IF you have all the parts. There is a cable that runs to the front wheel & other parts.
Look at this one & you will see what all is needed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-School-Universal-Speedometer-For-Bicycles-NOS_W0QQitemZ360145005124QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item360145005124&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

ZoeS
04-21-09, 07:05 AM
Thanks for the input! Can I get speedometer parts and use them for the original speedometer, the rollfast, or does a rollfast have specific hardware?


Esteban32696
04-22-09, 04:34 AM
I am not 100% sure, but all cable operated speedometers that I have seen looked very much alike. Make sure the cable ends are correct. The link I sent with a speedo for sale, is a good price. You may pay that much just for a cable, & you still need other parts.