Originally Posted by
larryfeltonj
The three speed Sturmey-Archers were amazingly durable. The 69 is closing in on 40 years old, and still shifts like a charm. I hope the newer hub gears are similarly reliable.
For my buildup I used a 65 that had been sitting outside in our very inclement weather. I cleaned it on a wire brush buffer wheel and fitted a 20 sprocket (42 front - 700c wheels). I added a little oil, which was still too much, as half of it came back out. That was all it needed.