found a nexxus 4sp. don't know a thing about them

[Philphine]

went by this place in the city that is sort of like a thriftstore/junkyard (it's really odd. i don't know how else to describe it) and found a rim with a nexxus 4sp hub and coaster brake.

i see people on various forums talk about them, but i've never had or even seen one 'til now. i don't have a project lined up for it but i figure it'll be nice to have for something eventually. the main thing i'm wondering at the moment is how can i shift it?

if i picked up a 5 speed shifter would it work just using 4 shifter positions, or do i need to find a shifter made to work with the hub? is the matching shifter expensive? i only paid $5 for the wheel, so i'd hate to spend like $105 to be able to shift it. thanks for any help.

one more thing. why a 4 speed? seems like an odd numder of gears but maybe just because i'm not used to thinking of a 4sp bicycle.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

This might help
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=32328

 

[Philphine]

thanks. my home computer's down so i'm not catching as many threads.

i think i have all but that lock washer on the hub it's self. i'll have to look at it again. it also occured to me to check ebay and found two shifters, about $40-50 shipped. y'all's reviews don't seem too hot for it though, so i may let luck bring a shifter if i use it for something. thanks again.

 

[CCR]

... y'all's reviews don't seem too hot for it though, so i may let luck bring a shifter if i use it for something. thanks again.

theres nothing wrong with them unless you need parts for them, but if i saw a 4 speed bike laying in a ditch and stopped to pick it up and then found there was a 3 speed in there too, id grab the 3 speed and leave the 4 for someone else. :mrgreen: