Sturmey Archer 4 speed shifting woes.
Has anyone come up with a cure for difficulty shifting FWs and FMs into "Bottom" gear? It seems the planet gear is fully bottomed onto the axle splines before enough cable is pulled to allow the trigger to click into the last position. When I do get the trigger to click, the cable is scarry tight.
I've thought of some possibilities, but none seem like "Plan A";
1. Adjusting the cable such that the left indicator is protruding slightly past the axle end when the trigger is in low. Unfortunately this will throw off adjustment in low and direct.
2. Install a stiff spring between the cable and the indicator chain.
3. Take the trigger apart and remove some metal from the last notch. I really don't want to do this, but if it's worked for someone else.....
4. Shortening the compensator spring. Again, no "undo" button on this option.