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03-14-13 | 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bois

I'm afraid that the 8 speed SA hub was a poor choice for a bike with 27" wheels. The hub was designed for 20" wheel bikes and first gear is 1:1. Usable gearing requires the use of a chain ring that is ridiculously small. I think that SA makes a crank that will work, but be prepared for people to point and laugh. I'd rebuild the wheel with a SA 5 speed if it was mine.

I had the same problem with a Nexus 4 IGH. The original 21T was meant for a 20" wheel. Replaced it with a 24T, works OK with a 26" wheel.

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