tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post5486862646464803777..comments2024-03-17T07:40:55.862-07:00Comments on Dorky Thorpy Blog: Converting Bike from Single Speed to Three (3) SpeedKermit Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04017975084516716465noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-64879302398307554192018-08-10T07:49:31.215-07:002018-08-10T07:49:31.215-07:00Hi, This is a non standard widthe around 115mm or ...Hi, This is a non standard widthe around 115mm or similar. Most sturemy archer rear hubs are either 110mm OLD or 130mmOLD. Of cource if the hub is too narrow you can use spaces, although this is best avoided.<br /><br />If the hub is too wide you might spread (widen) the rear drop out by bending them, but I would only advise 10mm widening and only with a steel bike frame. Kermit Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04017975084516716465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-54943356952795805682018-08-03T01:15:20.676-07:002018-08-03T01:15:20.676-07:00can i know how much OLD rear hub?can i know how much OLD rear hub?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176696019205503058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-14540248061157728392018-08-03T01:14:46.826-07:002018-08-03T01:14:46.826-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176696019205503058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-817223620024741852014-05-08T13:52:10.480-07:002014-05-08T13:52:10.480-07:00you like a "gentle" ride then, or you li...you like a "gentle" ride then, or you live near some BIG hills :-)Pedal Pusherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912765232379572267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-90446452657179075962014-05-08T07:03:04.638-07:002014-05-08T07:03:04.638-07:00Mine is 27 / 36 / 48 in gear - inches. Mine is 27 / 36 / 48 in gear - inches. Kermit Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04017975084516716465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-20951944888119387382014-05-08T06:54:21.010-07:002014-05-08T06:54:21.010-07:00In answer to why folders sometimes have shorter cr...In answer to why folders sometimes have shorter crank ...<br />the BB tends to be at least an inch lower than a "typical" modern bike, and if you are an idiot with a good lawyer, you might try and do a steeply banked turn with the pedal down on that side, then sue the manufacturer for selling an "unsafe" bike.<br />I have 170mm cranks on my Cinzia (came on the bike, which I bought new, but that was 20 years ago, and things have changed.), and other than the cornering issue, it is fine.<br />I'm pretty sure Sheldon Brown has written about this, and how "modern" bikes have a higher BB than "classic" bikes.<br />For serious off-road stuff, a higher BB has a purpose, but for general usage, it seems to be to make the bike more "idiot-proof"!Pedal Pusherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912765232379572267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675009870306534763.post-86869648834195522862014-05-08T06:39:04.743-07:002014-05-08T06:39:04.743-07:00Good stuff.
I work out my gearing in inches, so i ...Good stuff.<br />I work out my gearing in inches, so i don't know how it measures up.<br />My Cinzia folder (406 wheels) ran about 40/55/70 in a 3-speed SA, which I found pretty good for the modest hills around town,Pedal Pusherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912765232379572267noreply@blogger.com