I have been looking for a way to upgrade my Brompton L3 to, say, L5 level. Basicaly switching the existing Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed internal hub gear with something that has five or more speed. The Problem is that most modern hub gears are made for 135mm triangle not 110mm.
I have contacted Greenspeed guys in Victoria but they don't stock SA 5 speed hub gear and other makes they stock are wider. Can someone tell me where i can locate used or new hub gear (less coaster brake or hub dynamo) of five or more speed, I wouldn't mind vintage models as long as they still work well. I am sure some component taken from older city bikes can be used on my Brompy....
Can anyone help? Even if the item is located outside Australia if the price and shipping are reasonable i may consider....
"Tottodude" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Hiya folks
I have been looking for a way to upgrade my Brompton L3 to, say, L5 level. Basicaly switching the existing Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed internal hub gear with something that has five or more speed. The Problem is that most modern hub gears are made for 135mm triangle not 110mm.
I have contacted Greenspeed guys in Victoria but they don't stock SA 5 speed hub gear and other makes they stock are wider. Can someone tell me where i can locate used or new hub gear (less coaster brake or hub dynamo) of five or more speed, I wouldn't mind vintage models as long as they still work well. I am sure some component taken from older city bikes can be used on my Brompy....
Can anyone help? Even if the item is located outside Australia if the price and shipping are reasonable i may consider....
cheers
Josh
-- Tottodude
If you haven't already done so then you should contact Sheldon Brown. He's an expert in this field.
"Marty Wallace" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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"Tottodude" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Hiya folks
I have been looking for a way to upgrade my Brompton L3 to, say, L5 level. Basicaly switching the existing Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed internal hub gear with something that has five or more speed.
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If you haven't already done so then you should contact Sheldon Brown. He's an expert in this field.
Also consider St John Street Cycles in Bridgewater, UK. They have heaps of touring gear, including shop-soiled and scond hand items. I got my Brooks saddle from them and they were very good. They list one SA hub with 114mm width, the XRF-5. Email them about the possibilities www.sjscycles.com
I have been looking for a way to upgrade my Brompton L3 to, say, L5 level. Basicaly switching the existing Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed internal hub gear with something that has five or more speed. The Problem is that most modern hub gears are made for 135mm triangle not 110mm.
I have contacted Greenspeed guys in Victoria but they don't stock SA 5 speed hub gear and other makes they stock are wider. Can someone tell me where i can locate used or new hub gear (less coaster brake or hub dynamo) of five or more speed, I wouldn't mind vintage models as long as they still work well. I am sure some component taken from older city bikes can be used on my Brompy....
Can anyone help? Even if the item is located outside Australia if the price and shipping are reasonable i may consider....
