Originally Posted by cyclistjohn

I'm working backwards through this thread hoping to find some tips on setting up this new SA 8 speed hub (not on a mini), which just loves to go into what I thought was freewheel mode, but is probably first gear, in between gear shifts. Glad I started on this page, thanks - made me forget about those gears for a while. This picture would make a great DT advert. :-)

EvilV:

As you're contemplating touring, here's an interesting link for an English speaking Russian, living in the US, who's done some amazing tours on a Brompton, so I suppose would be feasible on your Merc too:

http://www.foldabikes.com/CurrentEvents/Story/Alex.html

Some useful tips there.