My Poor Man's Rohloff
12-23-20, 01:10 PM
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Sachs Elan 12 speed
I received a Sach's Elan 12 Speed coaster brake hub. I have done the Google search and there really isn't to much out there about this hub. Has anyone had any "Hands On" experience with this hub? I am really thinking strongly to build a bike around this hub... It's a long cold winter in Canada so I have time to come up with something.
Any insight on this hub would be greatly appreciated before I build this Monster into a wheel..
Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!!
Sach's Elan 12 Speed Coaster Brake
Sach's Elan 12 Speed Hub
Any insight on this hub would be greatly appreciated before I build this Monster into a wheel..
Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!!
Sach's Elan 12 Speed Coaster Brake
Sach's Elan 12 Speed Hub
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12-23-20, 04:26 PM
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Have you seen Sheldon Brown's page on it?
12-24-20, 07:17 AM
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Wow, it weighs almost as much as a Lotus Elan. But I think it looks cool, especially the stepped hub shell. Good luck with this project!
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12-25-20, 05:59 AM
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If you know what you're doing you can lace the first few spokes so the wheel is a complete (but loose) structure, then lace the rest in the truing stand. I decided to do this a while ago for the same reason - hub was a 5-speed alloy SA, not near as heavy as yours must be, and the rim was likely a different size (349), but my wrists were thankful anyway afterwards.
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