Originally Posted by
envane
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.
Thanks for the input. I'm very much aware of how much the hub costs and the mechanic costs.
I'm keeping what I've got and upgrading the gearing, thanks!
