Thread: Sturmey-Archer 8-speed minimum gearing
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Old 09-12-14 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Coal Buster
The smallest FCSX crank set they sell to use with their wide ratio 8 speed hub has a 34 tooth ring.
The companion Sturmey FCS80 crank comes with a 30T chainwheel.

I've run mine on a bike with ISO590 wheels geared 30x25 for four years. Fine hub.

BTW, as the hub gears up, this reduces the torque through the gear train.
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