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Old 04-27-21, 10:40 AM
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GamblerGORD53
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Bikes: 2013 Custom SA5w / Rohloff Tourster

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Here is my new Roadster middleweight. This is the third bike these wheels have been on. The front dyno drum has done 26,000 miles, including two tours for 8,100 miles at 120 lbs.

The SA 3 speed was designed for this. Still nothing better at what it does. Moderate uphills and up to 29 mph downhill, if 48 to 86 GIs. SS as geared the usual 65 GI or so, wizzes out at 20 mph. Ok in the city, but rather dumb on the highway.
Better yet is my SA XL-RD5w. With 33 to 86 GI I can climb most any hill and it's very peppy this way. I did have it 45 to 115 or 46 to 117 GIs for 8,000+ miles. Struggled up hill, but zoomed down one hill at near 46 mph and still wizzed out. ALL my longest day rides were with this. I love this hub and DRUM brakes.

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