Originally Posted by
LuMax
One big problem is I just measured the rear dropouts, they are only 120mm. I thought they were 135mm with spacers but they are not. So I am limited to the 3-speed hub
AFAIK.
The Nexus 8 is 132.5mm from factory, but you can slim it down by changing spacers/nuts on the non drive side, if not using a roller or coaster brake. Don't know if as far as 120, though. You may check out here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared_hub_bikes/