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Old 11-07-03, 03:43 AM
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changing gear hub

I just joined the forum today.
I have a Kentex aluminium folding bike with a 3 speed Sturmey Archer gear & want to change to a gear hub with a wider range between low & high gears, since our city is very hilly. Here are my questions:
1) which gear hub will fit my bike?
2) where can I buy it?
3) how much should it cost?
thanks !
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Old 11-07-03, 07:02 AM
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A Shimano Nexus 7speed hub should do the job. They are widely available from Shimano delears, but pick a proper bike shop with a good wheel-builder, since you cant buy the wheels ready made.
The alternative 7sp hub is one by SRAM, which has a wider range.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/seven_speed.html
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