Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - multiple gears on a fixed gear.. possible? or just plain dumb

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frantik
04-17-11, 02:47 PM
is it possible to have multiple gears on a fixed gear bike? has anyone done this before? i know it kinda goes against the whole "simplicity and low maintenance" philosophy of fixed gear bikes and all, just one of those "what if" things..:backpedal:

Butthole_Surfer
04-17-11, 02:56 PM
Sturmey Archer makes a 3 speed fixed gear hub.
markaitch
04-17-11, 03:03 PM
surly dingle cogs

frantik
04-17-11, 03:41 PM
Sturmey Archer makes a 3 speed fixed gear hub. huh so i guess i wasn't crazy haha.. probably could have just google searched lol..

anybody running one of those 3 gear hubs?
iBgearLess
04-17-11, 03:44 PM
I will be running one in a couple months, just not not sure what frame I am going to use for the build. I am assuming I will need one with braze ons.
frantik
04-17-11, 03:49 PM
you could run the cable along the top tube and use velcro straps like i've seen some people do to run a rear brake on frames without brazons.. not sure how well it would work though
rustybrown
04-17-11, 03:51 PM
clamp-on cable guides.
lvleph
04-17-11, 05:50 PM
Video (No Action) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct4RhpmBnMA)
iarefred
04-18-11, 01:05 PM
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott_s3x.htm