Graham et al; I was looking for the Shimano 8 speed cable pull numbers, and saw a post by John Allen somewhere around 2016 saying that his 3x7 Sachs Bike Friday used the RSX brifter for the 3 speed hu

I was looking for SRam shifter cable pull and found this: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1114359-definitive-guide-derailleur-cable-pull.html

Does anyone have any recommendation for high quality coaster brake hubs? Criteria are serviceability and overall braking power (ability to skid without having to fully stand on the rear pedal). Is the

I needn't tell the group how difficult it is to part with long owned bicycles. But, with a lack of storage space and new additions to the collection, I'm giving thought to parting with my Raleigh Twen

For my next randonneuring bike, I want to have an IGH hub, thru axle, and electronic shifting. I'm spoiled rotten by the Di2 on my "race" bike. The thru axle provides rapid, repeatable location of the

I believe the change from K511 to K511A is what Patrick Moore was asking about a few weeks ago. AW, AC, FW, FM, FC, AB, AG, FB & FG had K511 up to at least 1949. K511 has 4 dogs for low 1st gear and 4

4-40 machine screw added to travel agent pulley. This keeps the cable in place when doing rear wheel service.

Guessing this is somewhat common but I'm going to ask here since searching Google has had mixed and somewhat strange ideas. I have a 8 Speed Alfine on my Schlick Cycles Fatbike and since it's now cold

My brother has a Raleigh Sports equivalent, and is having trouble getting the brakes to effectively stop the bicycle. My brief attempt with Fibrax Raincheaters on a Triumph coaster 3 speed left me mar

Anyone tried using a Shimano RSX triple front brifter with the Shimano Nexus 3 hub? Sheldon Brown's cable pull chart suggests it might be close, based on my measurements of the RSX cable pull.

I’m restoring an old Moulton and looking for period correct galvanized “rustless” spokes. I need 6” and 6 5/16” spokes. If anyone has some they would sell, please let me know. Thanks Bobbie Martin min

Not NOS but: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352960593919

I re-read Jobst Brandt's comments about AW top gear going to neutral, which is linked on Sheldon Brown's (RIP) web site: https://yarchive.net/bike/sturmey_archer_hubs.html The claim is that the 4 and

Hi All, I was browsing R+E bicycles website and noticed all Rohloff bikes have some sort of ring on the hubshell spoke flanges. Anybody out there have a detailed explanation? Thanks and happy pedaling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UyHVWsvzQs https://hadland.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/elegy-for-sturmey-archer/ The article is a general history of Sturmey Archer's decline and fall, and it and the vid

Hello! I have question: how to lubricate roller clutch in Nexus 8 correctly? I'm afraid that I don't do it rightly. My gearhub slips out in fifth gear. I think it's because incorrect lubrication. The

If I may presume the group's indulgence, I should like to share my delight in my most recent acquisition. In a previous post, I mentioned a search on eBay for a traditional roadster; I recalled that a

I understand the basic principle of the epicyclic hub gear system, but I have a few more particular questions. 1. Jumps for 3 speed SA hubs range (per what I've read) from the + ~6.6%/- ~6.6% of the A

And if you want an ASC here is one for (probably) less than $899 https://www.ebay.com/itm/202882632600 No it will not have a long axle. and from a different vendor an ASC shifter: https://www.ebay.com

I'm running a Nexus 7 with a roller brake on my winter bike here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the last few weeks we have had significant temperature fluctuations from 36 to -5 degrees. Over this ti