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Old 11-12-14 | 03:31 AM
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fietsbob
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Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
In case anyone is interested in the forthcoming Sturmey Archer 5 speed hubs. As I mentioned earlier, I contacted their North American office seeking a dealer with the XRK5 hub. The reply was that the below hub is coming early 2015 and will be replacing the current model(s). Here is the sales info they sent me:




Saw the ad in Bicycle Times..
having all 4 gear changes 75% smaller than the 1 above is nice + the drum/disc brake option & the rotary shift for your occasional tumble . to not damage the pull chain,

the 16t Min cog + 135 width makes it probably a 26" wheel or 700 MTB/Hybrid best use..

Vs Pull chain shift which still allows the driver to be smaller .. using the 12t, 9 spline or 13t 3 spline cogs on smaller wheel bikes


their 8 speed uses another unique cog ... 20 t minimum also a rotary shift..
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