3 speed single speed?

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This topic has 7 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by czthompson.

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3 speed single speed?
czthompson
Full Member

I’ve recently aquired a 26inch wheelset with a nexus three speed hub.. Now wondering should I 3 speed the single speed? I like the singlespeed at the moment as it is zero fuss, fully rigid and reliable..

What do you reckon?

Posted 9 years ago

curlie467
Free Member

I reckon its up to you!

Posted 9 years ago

singlespeedstu
Full Member

Just ride it until it blows up.

Posted 9 years ago

mintimperial
Full Member

Yeah, if you’ve got the kit, stick it on the bike and see what it’s like. Even if it’s rubbish you’ve still learnt something.

Posted 9 years ago

Duffer
Free Member

I’ve long since fancied something similar. I’ve always favoured the Sturmey Archer though. No reason why I should, I just do!

Posted 9 years ago

mick_r
Full Member

I rode for a bit with a Sturmey 3 speed (135 axle and disc mount) – it was quite good, just like riding singlespeed with a faster gear for road and a lower gear for really steep stuff.

Felt surprisingly efficient and direct (better than an Alfine 8 spd). Singlespeed gear 2 is direct drive but still get tick tick tick as you pedal. Think gear 1 was silent (internals of the Nexus are pretty similar).

Never used it in winter as no sealing whatsoever.

Posted 9 years ago

Basil
Full Member

Had that on a Spech Centrum, was very good and survived with zero maitance whilst providing broader range of three speeds.

Posted 9 years ago

czthompson
Full Member

Looks like it’s a go then.. I was primarily worried I’d spend ages setting it up to then have to maintain my bike more!

Posted 9 years ago