Anybody who knows me knows that I like bicycles, and not just any bicycles, but English made bicycles, particularly older 3 and 4 speeds. These bikes are robust, durable, easy to maintain, and user-friendly.
However, living in Oklahoma requires good resources for finding bicycle parts to keep my machines rolling when they need repairs, so a list of resources is in order on this page first. A more generalized list of British bicycle links will appear at the bottom of this page.
Central Oklahoma resources for the British Bicycle Enthusiasts
Cooper's Bicycle Center Local Good for cables, triggers, tires & tubes, and occasionally Proofide.
Harris Cyclery In Boston via the net This is the place for all current production Sturmey-Archer parts and accessories. Also has a limited variety of other Brit Bike parts.
Menotomy Vintage Bicycles Boston area via the net limited supply of repro and NOS parts such as chaincases, rodbrakes, etc.
Cycles Of Yesteryear from Hook Hampshire, United Kingdom via the net This is the place for everything else you could possibly need. Beware that shipping can be expensive from the UK, but it is worth every penny. New Sturmey-Archer hubs; rod brake parts; fenders; chaincases; Westwood, Raleigh Patent, or Endrick Rims, Brooks Saddles. Everything you need, and probably even a 28" roadster frame, if you need, can be purchased here, at very good prices!!
Below is a complete list, in chronological order, of the machines in my collection.
193? or 194? Standard K Black lady's bicycle. Single speed, rod brakes, 26 x 1-3/8" wheels 32-40 spokes
1952 Raleigh Sports. Black Chaincase, cable-operated brakes, Dynohub lighting set, Brooks B-66 saddle, Raleigh Patent rims 26 x 1-3/8" AW hub 32-40 spokes
1956 Rudge Sports. Black Cable-operated brakes, Brooks B-66 S saddle, Raleigh Patent rims 26 x 1-3/8" AW hub 32-40 spokes
1957 Royal York. Black Cable-operated brakes Endrick rims, 26 x 1-3/8"; SW hub originally, AW presently. 32-40 spokes
1959 Philips (missing head badge) Metallic blue (not the original paint) Cable-operated brakes Endrick rims, 26 x 1-3/8"; AW hub, Eastlake "Speedy Switch" trigger 32-40 spokes
1963Dutch made Gazelle. Black Rod-operated drum brakes, front and rear. 26 x 1-3/8 Westwood rims, AB rear hub, Gazelle-made front hub. Open chaincase designed for rubber enclosure. Lucifer "Baby 800" bottle generator on front wheel, Lucifer headlamp. Tail lamp integral with rear fender. 36-36 spokes
1964 Schwinn Collegiate Black AW hub, original black seat with white "S" Schwinn rims, 26 x 1-3/8" 36-36 spokes
1969 Hercules Sports Black Cable-operated brakes, AW hub 32-40 spokes
1970 Sears Roebuck & Co. Black Cable-operated brakes, AW hub, 36-36 spokes
1972 Raleigh Sports Black Cable-operated brakes, Brooks vinyl saddle, Sturmey-Archer made Endrick rims, AW hub, 32-40 spokes,
1999 Forever Roadster Hunter Green Rod-operated brakes, chaincase, 28 x 1-1/2" Westwood rims, Brooks B-73 saddle, GH6 Dynohub on front, FW four speed on rear. 32-40 spokes
How to repair old Sturmey-Archer hubs
English three-speeds care and feeding by Sheldon Brown