Imagine a hub that shifts by itself. No gear cables, no display, no instructions needed for the rider. The A2 is an automatic two-speed hub that decides when to shift based on wheel speed alone. "A compelling proposition for city bikes, children's bikes and shared fleets — and for the bike shop that wants fewer service visits," says Johan Threels, technical specialist at Sturmey-Archer.

SunRace Sturmey-Archer comes with a new product: in 2024, they will release a series of comprehensive e-bike systems, applicable to many different types of bikes. These systems, called the i-systems, are the next big development after the three-speed sportshifter that the brand became famous for.

NOTTINGHAM, UK - John Macnaughtan spent 48 years at Raleigh and Sturmey-Archer which put him in the center of the global bicycle industry until he retired in late 2012. In his recently published memoirs he gives a little inside in this fascinating area when the industry saw a decisive transformation.

MIJDRECHT, the Netherlands - More than 50 years ago, Alan Clarke joined the export sales department of Nottingham, UK based Sturmey-Archer. At that time the component was a subsidiary of Raleigh Industries. He is now stepping down as General Manager of Sunrace Sturmey-Archer Europe BV to enjoy a well-earned retirement.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY - It has been ten years since Gates Corporation, the world's leading seller of belts for automotive and industrial uses

MIJDRECHT, the Netherlands - After nearly 60 years Sturmey-Archer Europe is leaving Amsterdam. The historic component maker that was taken over by ...