If your Sturmey Archer 5 speed rear hub is having trouble with shifting or making noises you may need to adjust it. Follow these instructions for the steps on how to do so.
Step 1
Shift to Gear 1
Shift to Gear 5
Shift to Gear 2
Examine the two yellow lines on the right side of the hub.Â
If the lines are not lined up, continue to the next step.
If the lines are lined up no adjustment is needed.
Turn the knob on the shifter where the shift cable exits - circled in the previous section. After 1-2 turns shift to gear 1, then to 5, then back to 2. Then Repeat Step 4.