Originally Posted by
harryh57
Hi
Can anyone help me with a convertion. I have a fairly high spec surly steamroller equiped as a fixie and I want to make it into more of an all rounder. ie install a hub gear. Bearing in mind thatre are no braze-ons and there is only 120 mm OLN (between the stays). Any suggestions? I love the ride but I would like to do some light touring and the hub gear is my only idea.
PS my 51 year old knees could be doing with the rest.
Cheers
Harry
Most 3 speed internal gear hubs will fit in 120mm. There should be oodles of old Sturmey 3 speeds about the UK.
Some 5s with slight spreading-if your bike isn't steel don't spread it.