shimano nexus gear system

i've been reading about the shimano nexus gear system (similar to the old
sturmey archer type), but cannot seem to find a UK dealer.

Anyone know for one?

thanks

Have you had a look at the SRAM hub gears here?
http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/sram_hub_gears.shtml

Steve.

On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:01:58 +0000, Jeremy Watts wrote:

Anyone know for one?

Dont Madison import Shimano?

google it, I gave up after the first few entries.

--
Matt

Fear of a flat planet

"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message
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Have you had a look at the SRAM hub gears here?
http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/sram_hub_gears.shtml

Steve.


That dual drive thing looks excellent for a freeride bike... all the joys of
multi gears whilst still being able to have a proper chain guide at the
front.

But, reading around it, it seems that it's in the "comfort" range, perhaps
not so ideal for hammering around on the rocks. Interested in anyone who has
used one though!

AndyC

Could also be used on a singlespeed (doublespeed) for a bail out gear...

"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message
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Could also be used on a singlespeed (doublespeed) for a bail out gear...

STEVE! So yer back, then, but from damned google huh?

',;~}~


Shaun aRe

"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message
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Could also be used on a singlespeed (doublespeed) for a bail out gear...

Ah, it's not as the name suggests..

To quote...

"DualDrive:

The Dualdrive system is very innovative - a 3-speed hub gear is attached to
a 8 or 9 speed derailleur system - you get 24 or 27 gears in a very wide
range with no front deraillleur. One gearshifter for the right hand controls
both mechanisms - a twist shifter fo the derailleur and a thumb lever for
the hub gear."

So at the least you'd get 3 speeds, which you can do with other products
they've got rather than a single speed converter that you'd need...

All a bit confusing, but I must confes to wanting an 81 speed mountain bike!

Andy

"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message
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Have you had a look at the SRAM hub gears here?
http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/sram_hub_gears.shtml

Steve.

Very impressive, I like the dualdrive. Funnily enough I was wondering if
that would ever be possible, (and that was over 15 years ago.)

Per AndyC:
The Dualdrive system is very innovative - a 3-speed hub gear is attached to
a 8 or 9 speed derailleur system - you get 24 or 27 gears in a very wide
range with no front deraillleur. One gearshifter for the right hand controls
both mechanisms - a twist shifter fo the derailleur and a thumb lever for
the hub gear."

A guy I worked/rode with 30 years ago had that kind of setup using a cog and a
Sturmey-Archer hub. He loved it. I thought he was a little strange....but now
I'm seeing the light.
--
PeteCresswell

I have the SRAM dual drive system on a Cannondale (24 speed).
It's great. You can shift the 3 speed hub quicker than a front
deraileur and it can be shifted even when stopped. No problems
after 1000 miles of trail riding. SRAM claims it's lighter than a
conventional system. There supposedly is a slight power loss due
to the gearing, but I can't notice the difference after riding both
types. It stays in adjustment and doesn't collect dirt like a front
deraileur.

AndyC wrote:
"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message
ups.com...

Have you had a look at the SRAM hub gears here?
http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/sram_hub_gears.shtml

Steve.



That dual drive thing looks excellent for a freeride bike... all the joys of
multi gears whilst still being able to have a proper chain guide at the
front.

But, reading around it, it seems that it's in the "comfort" range, perhaps
not so ideal for hammering around on the rocks. Interested in anyone who has
used one though!

AndyC