Downtube 2008 8FS + nexus 8 spd question
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Downtube 2008 8FS + nexus 8 spd question
Can some one tell me if I can install a Nexus 8 spd on a Downtube 2008 8FS
https://www.downtube.com/product543.html
thanks
https://www.downtube.com/product543.html
thanks
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If you check the Downtube thread, I believe you will find someone that did that very mod. Perhaps it was a FS model from a different year.
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That's what I already saw
Apparently a different model because now the dropouts seems to be an add-on or something.
Well I will go throug the 68 post to see if I find something.
Thanks
Well I will go throug the 68 post to see if I find something.
Thanks
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Yes I saw yours, thanks
But I realised that was fine for converting, but the model I wants to buy has this new type of dropout like semi-vertical add-on.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
Sheldon brown says that the one totally horizontal is not a dropout, and that's the one on the 8FSH.
My project is to buy this 8FS 2008 now 299$ and then upgrade later to nexus 8 SPD.
Do you thing it is possible?, I think I would need a chain tensioner or something.
Thanks
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
Sheldon brown says that the one totally horizontal is not a dropout, and that's the one on the 8FSH.
My project is to buy this 8FS 2008 now 299$ and then upgrade later to nexus 8 SPD.
Do you thing it is possible?, I think I would need a chain tensioner or something.
Thanks