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Help with internally geared hubs?

Lollapalooza

Monkey
Jan 22, 2007
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Are there any internally geared hubs (preferably 3 speed) with coaster brakes that have the right indexing so that they could be paired up with friction shifters? I'm building up a townie bike and am completely lost outside the realm of derailleurs. Thanks!
 

sanjuro

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Sep 13, 2004
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Technically, you should be able to control any gear changing system with a friction shifter.

You have to be able to get it in gear by touch, though.
 

Lollapalooza

Monkey
Jan 22, 2007
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Alright thanks. I knew that with an 8 speed one it was impossible to hit all the gears without a twist or trigger shifter but it looks like it will work fine with a three speed
 

sanjuro

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Sep 13, 2004
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An 8sp internal requires more cable pull? Hmm, I am going to have to look this up.