Originally Posted by
jagster
I am most impressed with the amount of info a person can glean from this site, and the people are very knowledgeable, for the most part. I would like to know if anyone has bought or played with the newer versions of the S/A, like the 8 speeds or the coaster brake models. I would like to dump the ten speed/derailleur setup and fix up my bike for the city and the hills in my area. Any and all advice and help greatly apprecieated. Thanks in advance. ron
If you want to discuss the current Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub (XRF8w), go to the folding bike forum; that's where the expertise on that particular hub hangs out.
I have one on my commuter bike. It's quite nice, and if you have a bike with small wheels (mine is a folding bike with 16" wheels) then it's really your best option owing to the way it is geared: first gear being direct drive, the others are overdrive. The 325% range is also exceptional. If you like drop bars or mustache bars, however, you're out of luck.