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 was able to spread the rear triangle by hand when I put it in. The 8 speed isn't that much wider, just enough to be snug. Might be a little tougher on an aluminum frame, so measure twice, as they say.
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.)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...
Thx Gig... I may look into a sturmey archer hubI 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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Gig... U should change your name to the FELT MASTER...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.View attachment 9246 View attachment 9247 View attachment 9248 View attachment 9249 View attachment 9250
Niiice build