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03-04-14, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver

The 4 speed stuff is pretty hard to find... my other Moulton came with a 4 speed hub (28 spoke) but I gave that to my friend, my Moulton runs a modern 7 speed Shimano.

From a practical point of view the modern SA 5 speed is the way to go as then you won't have worries about parts and it has a nice gear range.

I agree with you but the look of the new hub doesn't go with what I want to do. I know where to find one but am not looking to pay an arm and a leg for it.

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