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Old 10-11-2016, 10:50 PM   #226 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Grant-53 View Post
I am upgrading my Sturmey-Archer internal 3-speed hub by fitting two gears from a freewheel 13T and 16T to give a six speed set up with a 44T chain ring. Some work with the die grinder and a spacer for the narrower chain so all fit on the hub . A short derailleur and shifter work with the 3 spd lever. The key is to use gears that are 3 teeth apart.
Interesting. What makes 3t the magic combo? The ratio difference just plays well with the AW, or easy shifting, or...?
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