Adding a 3-speed internal hub
08-01-15, 10:16 AM
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Adding a 3-speed internal hub
I've a couple of Dahon Mariner D7's. Great bikes, but a little more gearing would make climbing easier. I'm considering adding 3-speed internals to mimic a triple chain ring. I'm sure it's been done, so I'm looking for a bit of guidance. Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
08-01-15, 10:50 AM
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you mean a dual drive ? Cassette + a IGH ; or just a 3 speed IGH ?
dual drive hubs require a 135 wide rear dropout frame. 3 speeds are available with shorter axle versions.
For Brompton Etc. they S-A make them in a sub 120mm width.
dual drive hubs require a 135 wide rear dropout frame. 3 speeds are available with shorter axle versions.
For Brompton Etc. they S-A make them in a sub 120mm width.
08-01-15, 12:04 PM
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Sorry, Bob. I'm talking about a dual drive setup. Right now the Mariner has a 7-speed cassette.
08-01-15, 12:16 PM
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You can fit a 7 speed hub in a 126 wide dropout spread, as I said the Dual drives require a 135 wide rear frame spread
Perhaps you can measure that? the inside the dropout faces width is the place to measure .
& just because it has 7 speeds does not mean it is a cassette , many make that assumption, falsely.
Sachs used to make a 7 by 3 hub, after the SRAM Buyout they no longer do .. its 8+..
Perhaps you can measure that? the inside the dropout faces width is the place to measure .
& just because it has 7 speeds does not mean it is a cassette , many make that assumption, falsely.
Sachs used to make a 7 by 3 hub, after the SRAM Buyout they no longer do .. its 8+..
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08-02-15, 06:24 AM
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Yep, the SRAM DD24-27-30.
The Sturmey-Archer CS-RF3 hub is nominally 135mm OLD, but I think the 6.8mm lock nut on the non-drive side could be either replaced with a thinner one or left out all together (there are three lock nuts there, after all) and the wheel built with more dish.
The Sturmey-Archer CS-RF3 hub is nominally 135mm OLD, but I think the 6.8mm lock nut on the non-drive side could be either replaced with a thinner one or left out all together (there are three lock nuts there, after all) and the wheel built with more dish.
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The Dahon Mariner D7 that we currently have in stock is 135mm OLD by my measurement (without removing the wheel). We recently upgraded a Mu P8 to a DualDrive with an 8-speed cassette. Here's a list of the items for the Mu upgrade:
20" wheel with DualDrive hub (built by Quality Bicycle Products)
DualDrive 8-3 shifter
DualDrive click box
X4 8-speed rear derailleur
Derailleur Hanger (to accommodate a standard rear derailleur on the Mu - this might not be possible with the Mariner)
Housing for gear cables (~9')
Expect to pay $450-$600 for a local bike shop to do this upgrade.
-HANK RYAN-
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20" wheel with DualDrive hub (built by Quality Bicycle Products)
DualDrive 8-3 shifter
DualDrive click box
X4 8-speed rear derailleur
Derailleur Hanger (to accommodate a standard rear derailleur on the Mu - this might not be possible with the Mariner)
Housing for gear cables (~9')
Expect to pay $450-$600 for a local bike shop to do this upgrade.
-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma USA
08-02-15, 08:44 PM
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I think you'd be better off selling your current bike and buying a Dahon Vitesse or Novara Flyby that comes with an IGH.
08-03-15, 09:52 AM
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That's the conclusion I'm coming to, Cyclosaurus. Using Hank's numbers and prices found on Amazon for the Dahon Mu P24, as long as I can sell my bike(s) for at least $160 each (and I'm fairly certain I could bet more), I'd come out ahead.
That being said, I may spend some scrounge time at the local bike co-op and see what I can come up with.
That being said, I may spend some scrounge time at the local bike co-op and see what I can come up with.
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might wanna check my garage sale area .. I have a vector with dualdrive .... and some nice mods on that bike as well. Might fit the bill
seems that all other 24 dual drive bikes are sold out this might help you
Best Thor
seems that all other 24 dual drive bikes are sold out this might help you
Best Thor
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