replacing 3 speed rear tire
08-11-07, 07:34 AM
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replacing 3 speed rear tire
Just bought a Columbia Sport III, 3 speed rear hub bike and need to replace the rear tire, do I undo the shift cable to get the wheel off? What is the best way and is there anything to watch out for?
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Does the Columbia Sport use a Sturmey Archer hub (or similar)?
If so, just unscrew the indicator from the cable and remove the wheel. The indicator is the piece that goes into the end of the axle.
When you remount the wheel, you will need to adjust the shifting, Sheldon brown has instructions here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer/adj.html
I haven't done it in years, so I haven't followed his instructions, but they seem reasonable based on my recollection. In the mid-70's in high school, I managed to do it without instructions, so it isn't rocket science.
As long as you take your time, you will be fine, there isn't anything too tricky unless you take the hub apart... which should only be done with careful attention to details.
If so, just unscrew the indicator from the cable and remove the wheel. The indicator is the piece that goes into the end of the axle.
When you remount the wheel, you will need to adjust the shifting, Sheldon brown has instructions here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer/adj.html
I haven't done it in years, so I haven't followed his instructions, but they seem reasonable based on my recollection. In the mid-70's in high school, I managed to do it without instructions, so it isn't rocket science.
As long as you take your time, you will be fine, there isn't anything too tricky unless you take the hub apart... which should only be done with careful attention to details.
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08-11-07, 08:14 AM
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Does the Columbia Sport use a Sturmey Archer hub (or similar)?
If so, just unscrew the indicator from the cable and remove the wheel. The indicator is the piece that goes into the end of the axle.
When you remount the wheel, you will need to adjust the shifting, Sheldon brown has instructions here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer/adj.html
I haven't done it in years, so I haven't followed his instructions, but they seem reasonable based on my recollection. In the mid-70's in high school, I managed to do it without instructions, so it isn't rocket science.
As long as you take your time, you will be fine, there isn't anything too tricky unless you take the hub apart... which should only be done with careful attention to details.
If so, just unscrew the indicator from the cable and remove the wheel. The indicator is the piece that goes into the end of the axle.
When you remount the wheel, you will need to adjust the shifting, Sheldon brown has instructions here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer/adj.html
I haven't done it in years, so I haven't followed his instructions, but they seem reasonable based on my recollection. In the mid-70's in high school, I managed to do it without instructions, so it isn't rocket science.
As long as you take your time, you will be fine, there isn't anything too tricky unless you take the hub apart... which should only be done with careful attention to details.
Exactly what I was loking for...it's a Sturmey Archer hub.
Keith
