striping this bike before i offer the frame for sale. made in england, reynolds 21" frame. 3 spd internal hub [archer 1991
just wondering what is the purpose of that clip on the chain link? not a very good pic, hope you can see it ok



usually i'll search for an easy release link before i take a chain off, but this doesn't look like one.
if it is for support, shouldn't all the links have that clip?

also, that nut on the bracket.. holding the chain guard support, is it left or right hand thread?...




and, i want to use the 3 spd internal hub for something else, can it be lubricated with-out pulling it apart?

A connecting link, and it is easy release, so you don't have to ruin the chain....

That is a master link

damn, i'm lousy at taking close-ups...









[edit, oops, wrong pic]







that adjustment lock nut for the cable is hard to loosen, any ideas? i don't want to wreck it, it looks like alloy.


i'm thinking i might need to strip that hub, anyway

along with the spokes, i want it fitted to a 26" alloy wheel

The Fixed Cup of the BB assembly, is what is holding on that Chainguard Bracket . Country of Origin is a hint.

most are LH thread, with the exception of France and Italy .

i'm not sure who to believe, wanderer or graphics

wanderer, if i take the clip off, then i suppose the pins are easy to remove with-out using a chain tool?

thx fietsbob

There should be a oil port in the center of the hub where you add the oil , there no need to take the hub apart unless something is broken , if there is parts are easy to get . The clip is where you take the chain apart . The drive side cup is remove clockwise .

oh, a master link is an easy release, i just youtubed

thx for the description though, graphics

the pins do slide off easy

my first bike - handed down to me from the old man had a port [cap] where you could add oil, but this particular type doesn't. i looked all around it!
it isn't broken, it just feels like it needs a lube - coulda sat around for 20 years


[yep, LH thread on the cup you turn right to un-do]

Just so you know also when using those when you install make sure closed end is in direction of chain travel.
This is to insure that if the clip catches on something it does not come off.

thx for the tip

pulling it apart the way i did mightn't be a waste of time, i might need to add a link or two anyway coz it's going on a larger frame

pretty happy to learn that it is actually an easy release

if not, removing the indicator chain gives you a oil port thru the hollow side of the Axle.

this was true in my newer 3 speed hub..

Use two pliers: one to hold the barrel and the other to loosen the lock ring. Put some grease on the threads before you re-connect so it will be easier next time.

Looks like an AW hub; plenty of parts available for those, should the need arise. The Sun CR-18 rim is available in a 590mm ERD size with 32, 36, or 40 spoke hole drilling and is a drop-in replacement for the original steel rim. If you don't want to re-use the spokes, just measure the old ones and get the same size to use with the CR-18 rim.

cheers, that's handy to know

i haven't done any measurements yet, i'm hoping the stainless steel spokes and hub will fit this rim..



from an old indi 500 ladies bike. i like the wheel set, the design of the rim.

i've got another wheel set [pictured behind] to fit the indi bike for when i get it ready for sale

That's some impressive rust.

an old lady advertised some excercise equipment, a mens and a ladies bike for free on gumtree
the deal was you must take all, i didn't know what i was getting as she was vague on the phone

i was pretty chuffed to discover the mens bike was a 3 spd archer hub, i don't have one of those in my collection

also i can tidy up the indi - turn it over, for about 150 - or there abouts



the old large excercise bike i'm using as a temporary bike stand at the mo, an the other stuff for materials

arh, love it