3-speed Rim Play

Nope. Set the play as you would on any hub.

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Quoted message said:

At a previous bicycle workshop job, I had heard that Sturmey-Archer hubs needed a little play when
you adjusted the cones. Why is this? Does the same apply to all hubs, like say, a Sachs Dreigang?

On 26 Jan 2004 00:40:10 -0800, [email hidden] (Adam Rush) may have

Quoted message said:

At a previous bicycle workshop job, I had heard that Sturmey-Archer hubs needed a little play when
you adjusted the cones.

No. Play is bad. Preload is bad.

Quoted message said:

Does the same apply to all hubs, like say, a Sachs Dreigang?

I am unaware of any hub in which play in the bearings would be considered acceptable.

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Adam Rush said:

At a previous bicycle workshop job, I had heard that Sturmey-Archer hubs needed a little play when
you adjusted the cones. Why is this? Does the same apply to all hubs, like say, a Sachs Dreigang?

Yes and coaster brake hubs, too - all the hubs with three bearings. Hold the axle in a vise and
your fingers on the other end of the axle. With your other hand move the rim edge up and down. You
want the slightest noticeable play measured that way - not falling apart loose, just a trace of
play at the rim.

Be sure to properly lock the adjustment and recheck after locking it. For that you'll need a thin
bicycle-specific cone wrench.

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