Originally Posted by
Derailed
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm wondering how many folks are still using their Sturmey Archer S2C based wheels. I was glad to try to try it out, but ultimately decided that the shifting didn't work that well, and overall it wasn't worth the extra weight. I actually just listed mine on eBay, but I'll be surprised if there's much interest in such a wheel!
I still use one in a 700c wheel which is on my lockup commuter/beater. Bike stays chained outside, year round, in New England; used to be on the bus station / work end of my bike-bus-bike commute, now is locked up in Boston at a friend's house in case I ever need a bike down there. For my use, usually <5 mi rides, it is fine, like the extra gear, no issues. And stands up to the elements well with the encased gearing and coaster brake.