give it a day or two. Somebody may have info for you about US seller. Maybe take a look at ebay too..

ok thanks. I checked eBay only UK seller so far.

Do you think the 5 speed is better for my use?

Difficult to say what is best for you, the area you ride in what you want and need. Only think that unless there is serious hills I would go for a 5 speed SA if I had to buy one. I`ve got several 5 speed Torpedo and 7 speed Nexus hubs lying around so I Guess I would just use one of those.

Did a search on the 8 speed BNB linked to, hope you can read it (since you may not be a member): https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared...t=windows-1252 When Reading make sure you remember that old problems could be solved in New hubs.

Here is one five speed: https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geared...&charset=utf-8

And here another one: S-RF5(W) https://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/4/id/64 . No search results for that one in the Yahoo Group but Sa is SA, should be safe. This is the one I would buy but may not be right for you.

Edit: "Shift" issue solved with Firefox.

Thanks for all the info. I will go with the 5 speed... If I don't find it in the US I'll just wait the long shipping from UK.

I found a SA 3 speed (NO coaster brake) in my dad's garage and I was going to try it with this bike but the frame diameter is bigger than a normal bike the cable guides won't fit on the frame. I had the same problem with a few accessories :/

Is there any way I can use any other DIY guide for this frame?

I won't have the same problem with the SA 5 speed hub

as I see direct is 1st, 7 overdrive ratios, 350% for 8th..

I would think you`ll have the same problem with the 5 speed as you describe with the 3 speed!!

Wait until you are sure.

Sturmey Archer - Sun Race is a Taiwan company, now , but SJS is a good stock list.

just the exchange rates are several in the money transfers between the countries.

If you want more gears on the folder your best bet would probably be a 3 speed(Sturmey Archer, Sachs or Shimano) internal hub or maybe a newer 7or 8 speed internal hub by Shimano. I had a kick back 2 speed hub with a coaster brake and it was pretty sweet.