Upgrading speed gear from single-speed Dutch bike.
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Upgrading speed gear from single-speed Dutch bike.
Hello,
I want to buy myself Dutch bike, but since I live in a hilly area, I need it to be 3 or 7 speed.
However, my budget is only good for a single-speed bike (I found few relatively cheap ones).
Is it at all possible to upgrade the single-speed Dutch (Oma) bike to a 3- or 7-speed?
I will most probably do it in a local bike shop, but before doing any buying, I wanted to find out if it's even a possibility.
here's the picture of the bike I am planning to buy:
Thanks!
I want to buy myself Dutch bike, but since I live in a hilly area, I need it to be 3 or 7 speed.
However, my budget is only good for a single-speed bike (I found few relatively cheap ones).
Is it at all possible to upgrade the single-speed Dutch (Oma) bike to a 3- or 7-speed?
I will most probably do it in a local bike shop, but before doing any buying, I wanted to find out if it's even a possibility.
here's the picture of the bike I am planning to buy:
Thanks!
#2
Senior Member
It is possible but will probably cost more than buying a multi-speed bike to begin with.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: England
Posts: 12,948
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 19 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
Shimano Nexus conversions are not cheap, its much better to buy the right wheel with the bike.
Dutch Oma bikes are really for flatlands, if you live in hilly regions, a more modern , lighter weight style is better. Most Dutch people ride modern styles. In the USA, a Breezer Uptown is probably the closest match, with rack, fenders, chainguard and step-thru design.
Dutch Oma bikes are really for flatlands, if you live in hilly regions, a more modern , lighter weight style is better. Most Dutch people ride modern styles. In the USA, a Breezer Uptown is probably the closest match, with rack, fenders, chainguard and step-thru design.
#4
Senior Member
I think those dutch bikes are way heavy, maybe look for used if price is an issue.
#5
Old fart
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,934
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
Mentioned: 153 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3571 Post(s)
Liked 3,366 Times
in
1,915 Posts
I concur with others that it would be more cost-effective to simply buy the bike you need at the outset. Used 3-speeds, e.g. Raleigh "Sports" and the ilk -- are abundant and inexpensive.
"Dutch" bike style is appealing, but if it prevents you from using the bike in the manner you need, why buy one?
"Dutch" bike style is appealing, but if it prevents you from using the bike in the manner you need, why buy one?
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Joliet, IL
Posts: 405
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
For $250 I would find an english 3 speed on craigslist and use the leftover money to upgrade parts or powdercoat or both.
#7
Banned
Elektra gives the look too , the step thru design is an advantage
Definitely, if you are anticipating carrying a Baby Seat on the back.
Definitely, if you are anticipating carrying a Baby Seat on the back.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mountain View, CA USA and Golden, CO USA
Posts: 6,341
Bikes: 97 Litespeed, 50-39-30x13-26 10 cogs, Campagnolo Ultrashift, retroreflective rims on SON28/PowerTap hubs
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 550 Post(s)
Liked 325 Times
in
226 Posts
Hello,
I want to buy myself Dutch bike, but since I live in a hilly area, I need it to be 3 or 7 speed.
However, my budget is only good for a single-speed bike (I found few relatively cheap ones).
Is it at all possible to upgrade the single-speed Dutch (Oma) bike to a 3- or 7-speed?
I want to buy myself Dutch bike, but since I live in a hilly area, I need it to be 3 or 7 speed.
However, my budget is only good for a single-speed bike (I found few relatively cheap ones).
Is it at all possible to upgrade the single-speed Dutch (Oma) bike to a 3- or 7-speed?
It ran about $350 for the bike and $350 to convert to an 8 speed igh since I didn't want to do the labor on it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
camkazaam
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
17
03-12-11 03:47 PM