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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-02-21, 11:53 PM

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[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

Even after shaving 12mm from the left side? ...

Even after shaving 12mm from the left side?

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-02-21, 01:18 PM

Replies: 11

[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

It's how Shimano calls it: "Left Hand Dust Cap...

It's how Shimano calls it: "Left Hand Dust Cap Unit (Y-34R 98100).

Regardless, it then opens a new issue: Using that trick, the rim would now be way too far to the left :-/

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-01-21, 12:54 PM

Replies: 11

[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

Got a reply from gear hubs expert Aaron Goss...

Got a reply from gear hubs expert Aaron Goss (http://www.rideyourbike.com/): "It is fine. We have done it. Yes grease more often."

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-01-21, 11:47 AM

Replies: 11

[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

Another thing that must be addressed: After...

Another thing that must be addressed: After removing those parts on the left side, the hub will be moved to the left, so when cold-setting the frame, it should be pulled asymetrically so the right...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-01-21, 11:44 AM

Replies: 11

[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

However, the BWR from Sturmey-Archer that powers...

However, the BWR from Sturmey-Archer that powers the six-speed Brompton has no dust cap, just a lock nut + cone:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-01-21, 05:51 AM

Replies: 11

[Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

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Posted By Winfried

[SOLVED] [Nexus 8] Riding without left hand-side dust cap?

Hello,

To stick a Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub into a Brompton (OLD 112mm), I'm thinking of removing the left hand-side "dust cap unit"...

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