I just finished rebuilding a Schwinn Traveller with X-RD8(W) and X-FDD hubs and I love them both. Especially in the rain. I'm using the S-A crankset with a 30t chainring and the 25t cog that came with the hub and I'm pleased with the ratios it provides in a 700c wheel.

The only problem I have is the internal parts seem to break when I accidentally shift under load. It's happened to me twice now. I'm going to move the shifter away from where my hands naturally grip the handlebar to hopefully prevent that from happening again. I really hate that barrel shifter. It's manageable, though. When one planetary gear module fails, then you lose half the gear ratios. For example, my 3rd module is out right now so I can't use 4, 6, 7, or 8. That leaves 1 through 5 (minus 4) and it's just fine for getting around town until I make time to fix everything. It's still under warranty and my LBS says warranty issues are easy to take care of with S-A.

Not to derail this thread any further than it has already gone (but watch me do it anyway), does anyone else have this problem?

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