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Converting Nexus 7 speed belt hub to chain drive?

Old 06-22-22, 07:02 PM
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Converting Nexus 7 speed belt hub to chain drive?

I found a Nexus 7 speed belt drive hub locally, I was wondering if it is possible to replace the belt cog with a chain cog? Thanks.
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Old 06-23-22, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bark_eater
I found a Nexus 7 speed belt drive hub locally, I was wondering if it is possible to replace the belt cog with a chain cog? Thanks.
Yes. The interface is the same.
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Old 10-05-22, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bark_eater
I found a Nexus 7 speed belt drive hub locally, I was wondering if it is possible to replace the belt cog with a chain cog? Thanks.
what was wrong with having a belt drive?
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Originally Posted by SimicRecluse
what was wrong with having a belt drive?
Chainstays?...... I also realized that I'm missing some of the shifty bits on the hub as well.
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Originally Posted by bark_eater
Chainstays?...... I also realized that I'm missing some of the shifty bits on the hub as well.
Nothing that a hacksaw and a hose connector can't fix.

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