Originally Posted by
boston blackie
I would like to see a photo of that 27 speed set up. It would be great if I could mount a double chain ring and front derailer to add top end to my four speed hub.
Check the thread I started on "upgrading a Mezzo/ORI"
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=510351
This is an old picture, it has a few more upgrades on it now,but my camera has broken.
.You really need to upgrade the hub to address under gearing.As you can not fit a dual chain ring on easily due to the chain guide that is fitted. Although at one time there was talk of a D20. A bit pointless really as under gearing the main weakness.You can go up to a 56 tooth front gog from the standard 54. Beat go for a sturmley or a nexus 8 speed if you do not fancy the Dual drive route. I would like to try this set up sometime also.
What the best price I can get on one of these hubs ?
This is what putt me off before, and i went for dual drive, but maybe I did not do enough digging.
I got a new 3X9 for £75, and a 3X7 on space genie bike for £200. I love the 3X9 on the faster bike.