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Old 04-24-09, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by KitN
Thanks for the reply.

I did some poking around the official SA site: http://www.sturmey-archer.com/hubs_8spd_XRF8_A.php#

155 mm hub = 28 spoke holes
170 mm hub = 36 spoke holes

My 16" wheels have 28 spoke holes. So it's a match for the 155 mm hub's 28 spoke holes! Yay!

Where do I measure to see if I need the 155 mm hub or the 170 mm hub?

Thanks!
An 8 speed internal hub will run you about $150. You will need to pay a bike mechanic to build the wheel around it. So you're looking at $200+ to upgrade a cheap folder. As Torrilin noted, you're better off with a new folding bike.
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