hellzone

Hey everyone!

Bit of newbie here, but I am planning to purchase the bike that I included below(a 7 speed derailleur). For various reasons I prefer a internal hub gearing system. I was hoping to get some advice on what hubs I can look into that would fit this bike (I believe it is 20" wheels) and what steps would I need to take to perform the conversion.

7-Speed Mini Vélos | Montreal, Dyad - On Sale.

Thanks!

BruceMetras

Looking at the red bike, looks like it could take an IGH ..knowing the rear drop out spacing would help to recommend a hub that would be easily compatible.. I imagine it is around 120mm .. that would open it up to most 3 speeds, a couple of 5 speeds, and at least one 8 speed..

hellzone

Thanks. I will try to follow up with the website to see if I can get additional specs

tmac100

If they fit your dropout, the SA old 3-speed hubs are great. I have several. On my Arvon2 "folder" - actually a totally take apart - I have a SA-8 and it is the PITS! It drops to lower gears "automatically" and sometimes will NOT shift. Not impressed. ZERO customer service from SA. Nothing but issues with cable adjustment.

I bought a Nexus 8 speed as a replacement but have not built a wheel yet.

tdong

i have alfine 11 on my dahon mu sl

https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...-bar-drop.html

Winfried

Out of curiosity, how do I install an IGH on a bike that either is single speed, or has a derailleur?

1. Check overlocknut distance (OLD) to make sure the gear hub will fit
2. Find a way to tune the chain tension, either through a horizontal dropout, chain tensioner, or an eccentric bottom bracket
3. Build new wheel with gear hub; Make sure it's the right strength considering a gear hub weighs more
4. Install matching speed shifter on handlebar, and run cable from shifter to gear hub.

Is that it?

leoho5

You need to use the correct anti-rotation washers based on the type of dropouts you are using. You also need a rear cog of course.

Winfried

About the anti-rotation washers:
1. Do they fit any dropout?
2. Are they needed because the gears in the hub rotate around the central axis, hence the need for those washers to keep it from rotating?

leoho5

They should fit most dropouts. According to Sheldon Brown, some older dropouts may need to be filed if Nexus/Alfine washers are used. If you are using Nexus/Alfine, you must order the correct washers for your dropout configuration.

tds101 

The washers will either be vertical or horizontal. You just need to see which one your bike takes.