Shimano Nexus 3-speed hub problems

April 8, 2012 in Bicycles

Reblogged from Bicycles in Newcastle:

I previously wrote about the problems with my Shimano 3-speed hub here and here. I recently had the shifter mechanism replaced for my Nexus 3-speed and still I cannot get first gear.

There have been some improvements however as a result of this change. The gear changes are more consistent and there is not longer any "play" in the mechanism when I have selected fist gear.

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I noticed this post from a Shimano 3-speed hub owner who is having trouble with shifting the hub into 1st gear. She replaced the shifter and has tried different adjustments but is still having trouble with it. If the cable is moving to the correct position, perhaps there is a problem in the hub? Maybe needs a cleaning and regreasing?

F&S Torpedo Coaster Hub Axle Cap Nuts

April 8, 2012 in Hubs & Parts
Tags: cap nuts, F&S, torpedo

A reader recently wrote in looking for replacement axle cap nuts for his F&S Torpedo hub. If you have any thoughts on how Greg might be able to source the nuts, please leave them in the comments of this post.

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I have a F&S Torpedo coaster hub from 1961 (D).

I am looking for a set of axle cap nuts.

The F&S part number for “Cap Nut” FG 9,5 is 0316 067 500 (2 each).

I have tried Jens in Germany and he does not have any.

Any suggestions where I might try?

Thanks,
Greg