Originally Posted by
bykadelic
I am currently using a new Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub which has malfunctioned-skipping and slipping. I may go to a smaller chain ring (33) and replacement SA 8 speed but I am not that optomistic that this hub will stand up. I selected this hub because it fits my 120 mm dropout width. My question is- What other internal hubs out there can fit a 120 mm dropout width? I am looking for something more reliable than the SA 8S.
SRAM's P5 hub is 122mm OLD. Virtually everything else more than 5 speeds other than SA is 130mm to 135mm wide.
SA has new versions of their 8 speed now available with strengthened design internals and a wider overall gear range. These all have a "W" as part of the hub model number. There web site is not up to date but here is a link to the latest catalog which shows the new models.
http://www.sturmey-archer.com/pdfs/S..._Catalogue.pdf
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