Thread: converting a fixie to a hub gear..help
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Old 11-15-08 | 05:26 AM
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Bikes: A 3-speed fixed, a single speed (freewheel), etc.

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
Get a wheel with a Sturmey Archer 'AW' hub. It's a 3-speed hub and works very well.

Also, you might want to try Ibuprofen for those knees. I'm 68 and it works for me. :-)
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