Felt Bicycle Pics
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I had the sound stage to myself but only for 30 minutes. If I had unlimited time like I normally do (but there are usually a lot of sets around) this would have been awesome.
I believe the 8 speed width is 2 mm wider than the 3...I don't know if I could spread my aluminum frame 2 mm to make it fit.... I should ask Gigmata... He might know...
I have used Sturmey-Archer 8 speeds on 3 bikes with no tears. I rebuilt a Vintage Iron 3 speed Felt that needed no mods for the hub at all. Some of my bikes did need to be spread a bit, the Thunder Star which was a King Pin and Switch-a-roo, which was a Baron 2 (I think.)
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Thx Gig... I may look into a sturmey archer hub
On my James Dean Alum Frame it was too hard to spread the rear, so i just used the Nexus 3 Speed, while with the Blue Steel Frame I used a 2x4 to spread the rear for a135mm rear hub plus a 1/4" more for the disc brake adaptor. Love the 26x80mm Robsson Rims.
Gig... U should change your name to the FELT MASTER...
It's a sweet sweet ride!
I fell in love with frame - it's got a style to it .
The sturmey 2speed kickback works well - although I geared it down a bit .
I've swapped a few parts , and will likely swap a few more along the way , I'm thinking about putting some 26x65mm rims on with a sturmey drum on the front - seeing as there is loads of clearance .
That and I've not seen one that has been charged up .
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I fell in love with frame - it's got a style to it .
The sturmey 2speed kickback works well - although I geared it down a bit .
I've swapped a few parts , and will likely swap a few more along the way , I'm thinking about putting some 26x65mm rims on with a sturmey drum on the front - seeing as there is loads of clearance .
That and I've not seen one that has been charged up .
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Niiice build
What brand are those tires?
24x3 Basman Project 346 tires.
I just mounted the wheels to it to see how it looks, I really like the looks. it's supposed to be 26", I really like the 24".
Trial fit of my new bars, need longer cables and having a bit of bother getting my twist shift over the thick powdercoat but I will get there, look a lot better once I get the grips etc back on, and a nice light fitted when I find one I like!
