Boxkars "Select-A-Hub" Shifter

[Billy Bueno]

Are any of you guys/gals using the Boxkars Select-A-Shifter yet? If so, how do you like it?

I know that member NicksGarage has one but hasn't installed it as of yet.

 

[NicksGarage]

Re: Boxkars Select-A-Shifter

I'll be picking up my 8-speed parts at the Electra warehouse this weekend and then need to find someone to do the rear wheel for me or give it a shot myself. Need to order shorter spokes. I want to get this done fairly quickly as I'm taking the bike on a camping trip next month.

 

[Billy Bueno]

Awesome Nick!! I am looking forward to seeing your setup! What are you going to be putting it on?

 

[NicksGarage]

Re: Boxkars Select-A-Shifter

It's going on my Basman. It's got a defective Nexus 3 speed on it now. Going to install the 8-speed Nexus with a roller brake. Already had bought a thumb shifter setup before getting this shifter.

 

[jwm]

Re: Boxkars Select-A-Shifter

Keep us posted,please! I have my eye on that shifter as well.

JWM

 

[Billy Bueno]

I am going to be ordering one soon. I need to take a couple measurements for the mounting bracket.

 

[NicksGarage]

By the way, the shifter is designed to fit standard automotive shift knobs so you can put just about anything on it. I can't wait to get it installed. Once I get the bracket next week, I'll mount it on the bike and take pictures.

 

[NicksGarage]

I'm still waiting for my mounting bracket to arrive but they posted some new pictures to their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442999535768067.1073741825.139376246130399&type=1

 

[mikeeebikey]

Those shifters are works of art!

 

[NicksGarage]

I was able to install the shifter today after picking up the bracket from Jeff. It was pretty straightforward and works great. This is my first time installing a multi-speed hub from start to finish but I do have some cable management to do as I have a couple broken clips. I mounted the shifter to the down tube because I wanted it to be within easy reach and not sticking up over the top tube most of the time. I thought about mounting it to the center tube but then it would have been too low and between my knees while shifting.

In a couple of the pictures below you'll see the range of the shifter. 1st gear is straight up and 8th gear is almost horizontal. Looks like I'll be riding in 4-6 mostly. I'll have to take some better pictures over the weekend.

Also see this other overlapping discussion - http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=67994

 

[Tychevelle]

Looks awesome Nick!

 

[NicksGarage]

Looks awesome Nick!

Thanks Ty. I forgot to mention that my bike gained 8 pounds going from the 3 speed with grip shifter and coaster brake to this set up. Now a porker at 60 pounds!