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08-23-08 | 07:47 AM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

Welcome to the real world bunky

wait until you ask them about IGH and generator hubs

FWIW those are a major PITA to find outside of just a couple of models. Shimano USA refuses to believe that they make generator hubs with roller brakes. Yet if you go to the EU site there are several listed. I took matters into my own hands and contacted someone in the Netherlands to get one for me.

Eventually bicycles will not only be sporting goods and toys, but will be accepted as a viable form of transportation in some areas. I will give my LBS credit, they will order anything I ask for...

Aaron

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