Cable stop for a 3-speed?

Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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Any LBS can order these cables and cooler ones will have them in stock.
It's J&B part #1408. I know that SBS has them too, and there are
probably others (but those are 2 of the larger wholesalers). Both of
these sell kits that come with the cable, housing, special ferrules,
and anchor/release link "assembly" which contains parts I don't know
the names for. What I've wondered about is where to get stainless ones.

Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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As always, Sheldon is Da Man:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/sturmey-archer-parts.html
Note that the "universal" cables are somewhat less expensive than the
"fixed-length" cable you describe. Either will work.

Dang- my first multi-speed bike was a 1973 Schwinn Speedster. Fond
memories...

Jeff

I usually take a regular shift cable and grind down the anchor-stop
until it fits into the 3-speed shifter.

Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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Cary, NC USA
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I reread your post a third time and realized my previous answer was no
good.

I was thinking about the end of the cable that fits into the shifter,
while you were talking about the end that attaches to the hub.

I have run into your problem before and have usually replaced it with
the type of "anchorage" that has a nut and bolt. But another time, I
believe the crimped "aglet" you mention was not only crimped, but
soldered as well. So I desoldered the aglet.Then, using plenty of flux
and a good hot iron, I crimped it onto the new cable, and resoldered
it.

So you could try that, or you could buy the "extra anchorage" featured
on this page:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/sturmey-archer-parts.html

Peter

Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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Cary, NC USA
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Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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I usually take a regular shift cable and grind down the anchor-stop
until it fits into the 3-speed shifter.

Yes you can probably do that but why? SturmeyArcher type
aftermarket shift cables are cheap and available.

If Zilla's cable is otherwise fine but for the end near the
hub, a cable anchorage (HSL-759) clamps on the trimmed cable
with room to spare for less than half the cost of a complete
cable.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Actually this is the first thing I tried, except I just
tried to fit the capped end, which did NOT fit.

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Quoted message said:

I usually take a regular shift cable and grind down the anchor-stop
until it fits into the 3-speed shifter.

Zilla said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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Cary, NC USA
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Thanks folks!

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Quoted message said:

I have a 1973 Swchinn Speedster 3-speed with
a Sturmey hub in the rear wheel. When I replaced
the shift cable, the old one had a crimp at the end
of the cable, just like the aglet at the end of a
shoe lace (how many folks knew that's the name
for that part? 🙂. Where can I find this part? A regular
brake or shifter cable stop is too big to fit into the
cylinder the cable goes through. I soldered the
end and the solder scraped off. Please advise.

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- Zilla
Cary, NC USA
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