Sturmey Archer S30 3-Speed 36h, Silver with Coaster Brake

The Strumey Archer S30 3 speed hub with coaster brake is with in the general class of 3 speed hubs as refined and perfect a internally geared hub as you can find anywhere. There are other 3 speed hubs available and in terms of build quality durability and function they may possibly be as good as the Strumey Archer, but none are superior in any respect, and in the realm of aesthetic they fall woefully short. You can thank Sunrace for maintaining continuity with the decades of innovation aesthetic refinement and build quality that made Sturmey Archer world renowned. The only appropriate hub for the restoration of my 62 year old Dutch Hartog 3 speed this hub has proven to be flawlessly smooth almost fluid in shifting and operation with a solid sturdy braking action that is not spongy like the original British made unit. Its so smooth in fact that at first it was difficult for me to tell what gear I was in. In direct comparison with a 1966 British made Sturmey Archer on my 47 year old Dunelt this new hub is certainly its equal and in smoothness superior. I would also be tempted to believe that the gear ratio is some how improved but on paper it is supposed to be the same so the greater speed and effortless hill climbing must simply be a product of it being new or perhaps the improved bearings. I would heartily recommend any product from Sturmey Archers impressive catalog, however you will see next to nothing of there products here in the USA because of short sighted target marketing in Europe and the painful imbecility of a US market dominated by over priced high volume Chinese product. It would be nice to see some one with a little innovation lead the crowd instead of follow. Maybe we can convince Trek to start making there own frames in the USA again and start putting some of the terrific Sturmy Archer hubs back on American roads.

Great update for a single speed cruiser bike. Quality of the hub is excellent. The installation instructions are not difficult, but are somewhat vague because they are generic. The kit comes with everything needed. I have only done a short test ride so far, but everything turned out great.5-star to Tree Fort Bikes (seller) for helping with a mis-labeled package - I originally received a front hub. I contacted Tree Fort Bikes and they were very helpful in returning the wrong part and immediately sending out what I had originally ordered.After two months of daily use, the hub has suffered catastrophic internal failure, possibly related to a mishap where the rider fell down. Be aware, this hub is sensitive. If handled very carefully it may last a long time but it is easily damaged. Tree Fort Bikes had contacted the company on my behalf, but no warranty was provided from Sun/Sturmey Archer. 5 stars for TFB for their customer service. I had to convert the wheel back to the original single-speed hub.

I have three Sturmey Archer 3 speed bikes from the '60s and '70s that still shift well, but this new Sturmey Archer coaster brake 3 speed I installed on my cruiser tank bike shifts more seamlessly and easily. My only issue is that you have to stop pedaling to shift or it wont shift gears, but that is a small issue. It looks great on the my black Schwinn Cruiser. The cables going into the rear hub have a nice cover that lets it blend into the bike. Unless you looked at the handlebar gear selector, the bike would pass for a single speed look wise. The gearing works well for mild grade hills, and the overdrive 3rd gear is nice too.

I don't usually write a review of products I've purchased, but this product required it. I have been restoring old bicycles for twenty five years. I am used to riding three speeds, by this same maker, from the 50's through the 70's. I was tired of shifting and trying to get into a different gear without playing with it. Well I'll tell you, there is no problem with this hub. When you shift, it instantly goes from one gear to the next, with no hesitation. It is so good, that you will be changing gears when you don't need to, just to enjoy the perfect shifting. My only complaint, is the instructions are slim. If your building a rider, you will enjoy this hub!

Shipping was quick and the product looks great. Pretty easy to install however the handlebar shifter circumference is way too small for most conventional beach cruisers. Tried to improvise but it looks like I will be spending another $20-30 dollars on a shifter that fits. It would have been helpful to have the measurements intended for the shifter in the product description. This is disappointing because I could have bought the shifter separately for much cheaper. My kit was also missing the cable connector screw (part# 19) needed for the cable connection. I will revise my rating if the seller sends me the cable connector.

This was just what I needed to convert my wife's little sgl speed cruiser. The narrow OLD spacing worked just fine. Shifts are crisp and smooth. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is I think it needs the 22 tooth cog instead of the 18t. I suppose that is personal preference. I changed the 18t for the 22t and now it is perfect! Gives her a road gear that is not too tall, and 2 lower gears to get up the hills.