One member of the Yahoo IGH Bikes group linked to in my signature block below has just reported loss of third gear on his new wide ratio 8 speed SA hub after only about 250 miles. All other gears are working fine and no strange noises noticed from the hub. Third gear though provides no drive. He is going to provide more info once it is determined what the problem is.
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Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
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