My knowledge of and passion for bicycles has come directly from Dad. He taught me all aspects of cycle repair and had a special interest in wheel building. He taught me to rebuild both bicycle and motorcycle wheels.My interest in Sturmey Archer gears started when Dad showed me how to dismantle and rebuild an AW hub. To Dad they were just another part of a bike to repair, but I found them fascinating. I found an FW 4 speed under the bench and began dismantling that and Dad showed me a few differences. He also told me to play about with it in my own time or when there were no other repairs to be done. The next hub I found was a BSA 3 speed (which I did dismantle in my own time) and my interest and knowledge continued to grow.My Bicycle Experience Timeline.Dad told me that he began teaching me to build bicycle wheels when I was 3 years old. Dad held the saddle whilst I got on then gave me a push. I remember him shouting from a distance "Don’t worry I’ve still got you!"During my teenage years I would help Dad in the shop on Saturdays. This was the first time that I was paid to repair bikes. I was inspired by the stories that Dad told me about his cycling days but although I did some time trials I didn’t have the passion to become a racing cyclist.After I left school my Dad found me my first job with "Mitsui Machinery Sales" in Tolworth. They were the UK importers for Motobecane Bicycles. A year later he handed the shop over to me as sole owner. I moved the business to Hailsham and now trade under the "Colwood Wheel Works" name.The Story ContinuesMy daughter Michelle loves bikes too and she’s very keen to learn how to work on them.The picture shows her rebuilding a Sturmey Archer AW hub. She has to stand on a step to stand high enough to work on the hub.She has told me that she wants to learn how to build a bicycle wheel next.Who knows, she may be the future owner of Colwood Wheel Works?Michelle doesn’t remember her Granddad. He would be so proud of her!The Best Book on Wheel BuildingHaving learned to build wheels I bought this book more from curiosity than for any other reason. I’m pleased I did, as it taught me a lot of the theory that compliments the practical aspects that Dad had already taught me.I lent the book to Dad and when I asked for it back he had lost it. I finally got it back in 2005 after he had passed away. Nice to have it back, but I’d rather have Dad.The Bicycle Wheel 3rd EditionThis book covers the theory of wheel building and also covers all the practical aspects including tools and practical methods of building.Best Type of Bicycle for Exercise Reviews SuggestionsWhich Are The Best Three Wheel Recumbent Bicycles?Five Great City Commuter Bicycles Best On A BudgetRecumbent bicycling for beginnersFollow (0)Your turn to speak 73 commentsGo to last commentmichaelcollinso1 2 years agoHi, nice to meet you, the mention of sturmey archer certainly bought back memories of over 50 yearsBobBlackUK 2 years agoAn interesting story, Vince. Nice to meet a fellow RocketSquid from the UK. I used to live not far from Tolworth and probably passed your Dad’s shop a few times.

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