Are there rear rims out here that have coaster brakes and 3 gears internally?
09-11-19, 10:39 AM
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Are there rear rims out here that have coaster brakes and 3 gears internally?
I was looking at different rims on line and I was pretty sure I saw some that said they were this type. 3 speeds in an internal hub, yet still had a coaster brake. I was intrigued. I could go for something like that cuz we have a few mild hills in my neighborhood that I've been avoiding with my single speed cruiser.
But I like the simplicity of a coaster brake and could swap just the rear rim and have 3 gears.
If there is such a thing, any of you every try one? And if so what did you think?
But I like the simplicity of a coaster brake and could swap just the rear rim and have 3 gears.
If there is such a thing, any of you every try one? And if so what did you think?
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Yes , you can also google three speed bicycle wheel set in the diameter you’re looking for .
the second part of your question.
The rear wheel I purchased , I’ve had a heck of a time getting it adjusted . I think I was sold a Shimano Nexus 3speed that had the wrong length pin as it would never setup the way every video I watched said it was supposed to . I ignored the yellow lines you’re supposed to set the indicator in and finally got it to shift a couple of times for me , before it hung up in first gear again .
While it worked , first gear was good for hills , second was a little too high IMO , harder to pedal than my Single speed hub . And third gear was useless IMO , unless you want to go super fast downhill . The gear ratio was too wide IMO .
This was on an Electra Cruiser 1 which I believe has a 40 tooth chainring .
Oh , one other thing , when you stop pedaling , the three speed hub clicks . That clicking changed my mind about wanting an internal geared hub .
the second part of your question.
The rear wheel I purchased , I’ve had a heck of a time getting it adjusted . I think I was sold a Shimano Nexus 3speed that had the wrong length pin as it would never setup the way every video I watched said it was supposed to . I ignored the yellow lines you’re supposed to set the indicator in and finally got it to shift a couple of times for me , before it hung up in first gear again .
While it worked , first gear was good for hills , second was a little too high IMO , harder to pedal than my Single speed hub . And third gear was useless IMO , unless you want to go super fast downhill . The gear ratio was too wide IMO .
This was on an Electra Cruiser 1 which I believe has a 40 tooth chainring .
Oh , one other thing , when you stop pedaling , the three speed hub clicks . That clicking changed my mind about wanting an internal geared hub .
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09-11-19, 11:47 AM
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Yeah, the clicking noise. LOL. Fun fun. Thanks for the input.
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