Old 04-30-12, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rekmeyata
Stupid question, but will those internal geared hubs work with a front 2 or 3 ring gear derailleur system? In other words you can have a 8 speed rear end for a total of 16 or 24 gear choices?
I originally had 2 gear rings: 34 T and 50 T. I have retained the 34 T only. This gives pretty well the same top and bottom gearing, with the Sturmey 8 speed, as I had before with the two chain rings.

I guess you could retain the larger chain rings for 16 or 24 gears, but then the highest speed gearing would be somewhat like the velodrome bikes! I doubt if you'd be able to pedal it in top gear, unless on the level, with slick tyres and no load or head wind! You may also have problems retaining the necessary chain tensioner in addition to fitting the somewhat bulky sturmey.
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