There maybe 6 or more varations on this shifter (aka "quadrant") two are associated with USA bikes.One reads Sturmey Archer Tri-coaster and was available as an option on Mead Rangers, Elgins, & others. It was standard on the Elgin Chief. It was made in this country under license from S/A.
The other has a blank chrome faceplate and was made for Sturmey equipped Schwinns.
The last catalog i have with the Quadrant offered as a part is from the late 40's.
Calvert Guthrie Kansas City Where it appears to be warming enough to take out the Clubman style Austro D w/ Sturmey drums. But still cold enough for Filson tweed knickers and Scotland made kneelength wool socks.
In a message dated 12/3/2000 4:24:32 AM Central Standard Time, phatswag@mediaone.net writes:
> Hi All,
> I've taken reciept, along with a large box of stuff, of a smaller box
> containing five strange little sturmey archer shifters. I think they clamp
> on the top tube. They have a face plate that is shaped like a slice of pie
> (mmmmm... pie) which is marked to indicate "Low", "N" and "High", and the
> shifter is a little chrome plated doodad sticking out the top. Anybody know
> what's up with these? Regards, and thanks,
> -Chuck