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Old 02-01-15 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Yeah, I saw that, but it only works with a 5-speed IGH and still requires running a cable and housing all the way from the hub to the handlebar with a lot of mounting clips and whatnot. I suppose I could use a cable housing stop on the dt shifter mount and the housing stop on the rear of the chainstay to minimize the amount of housing at least.
You could always use a Sturmey-Archer "Duomatic" 2-speed hub. You shift by back-pedalling (like the old Bendix 2-speeds), so no cables or housing. Available in a variety of widths and with or without a coaster brake:

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