1967 Robin Hood w/ Sturmey Archer 5 speed
04-16-17, 10:55 AM
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1967 Robin Hood w/ Sturmey Archer 5 speed
Bike was in a barn for decades. I thoroughly cleaned it up and overhauled bearings two years ago. Everything works well. It's green, with some rust on the fenders but frame rust-free. 20" C-to-C seat tube. 26 x 1 3/8 rims, 32 hole front and 40 hole rear.
The Sturmey Archer 5-speed is its most unique feature. It is a 3-speed with the addition of a pushrod into the left side, which selects normal or wide range for the 3-speed's 1st and 3rd gear. 2nd gear is the same whether the pushrod is tight or loose. The bike came with top-tube mounted shift levers, one broken. I installed an SA 3-speed trigger on the right side of the handlebar and a friction lever on the left. Except for those shifters and cables, new tires, a longer seat post, and a new cotter pin, the bike is original.
Your thoughts on what it's worth?
(I am sorry but I haven't been able to figure out how to post pictures here.)
The Sturmey Archer 5-speed is its most unique feature. It is a 3-speed with the addition of a pushrod into the left side, which selects normal or wide range for the 3-speed's 1st and 3rd gear. 2nd gear is the same whether the pushrod is tight or loose. The bike came with top-tube mounted shift levers, one broken. I installed an SA 3-speed trigger on the right side of the handlebar and a friction lever on the left. Except for those shifters and cables, new tires, a longer seat post, and a new cotter pin, the bike is original.
Your thoughts on what it's worth?
(I am sorry but I haven't been able to figure out how to post pictures here.)
04-16-17, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by altenwrencher
Bike was in a barn for decades. I thoroughly cleaned it up and overhauled bearings two years ago. Everything works well. It's green, with some rust on the fenders but frame rust-free. 20" C-to-C seat tube. 26 x 1 3/8 rims, 32 hole front and 40 hole rear.
The Sturmey Archer 5-speed is its most unique feature. It is a 3-speed with the addition of a pushrod into the left side, which selects normal or wide range for the 3-speed's 1st and 3rd gear. 2nd gear is the same whether the pushrod is tight or loose. The bike came with top-tube mounted shift levers, one broken. I installed an SA 3-speed trigger on the right side of the handlebar and a friction lever on the left. Except for those shifters and cables, new tires, a longer seat post, and a new cotter pin, the bike is original.
Your thoughts on what it's worth?
(I am sorry but I haven't been able to figure out how to post pictures here.)
The Sturmey Archer 5-speed is its most unique feature. It is a 3-speed with the addition of a pushrod into the left side, which selects normal or wide range for the 3-speed's 1st and 3rd gear. 2nd gear is the same whether the pushrod is tight or loose. The bike came with top-tube mounted shift levers, one broken. I installed an SA 3-speed trigger on the right side of the handlebar and a friction lever on the left. Except for those shifters and cables, new tires, a longer seat post, and a new cotter pin, the bike is original.
Your thoughts on what it's worth?
(I am sorry but I haven't been able to figure out how to post pictures here.)
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04-18-17, 04:28 PM
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Success! Nice looking Robin Hood - the paint and decals are in good condition. It appears that a more modern shifter is working the bell crank. BTW I like that color.
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04-19-17, 07:05 AM
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That's a very nice bike. Not sure what they go for. But, that one is definitely in above average condition for it's age.
04-19-17, 03:30 PM
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Another bike that should be ridden in Minneapolis in September. The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour
Someone there should be interested and it sounds like a fun ride!
Someone there should be interested and it sounds like a fun ride!
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