Bicycle Mechanics - Sturmey Archer 3/4 speed and a MTB frame

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Guy Yinon

10-31-05, 08:19 AM

Hi !
Has anyone tried to install a 3/4 speed sturmey archer hub in a MTB frame that has 135 rear spacing ?
Thanks !

genericbikedude

10-31-05, 09:40 AM

I've thought of doing it. You need a steel frame, so that it can be cold-set. That much squeeze will make it neccesary to re-align the dropouts as well, otherwise they'll point inwards too much.

Are you building a new wheel for the hub? 26"xfraction is different from 26" x decimal

old99

10-31-05, 08:42 PM

Remember the horizontal dropouts. You'll want to be able to adjust the chain.