Originally Posted by
frameteam2003
Why not just add a second rear cog to the hub you now have and install a derailer.This will give 6 speeds---change out the front chainring to a cottered double from a 70s raleigh 10 speed and get even more gears.
I think the DL1 has fork ends instead of dropouts. That is, they open to the rear. Also, I understand the rear triangle is bolted together. This might make a good derailleur installation a little tricky.
I don't own a DL1, and could have this all sorted out wrong.