Need advice.

[my65pan]

I ordered a wheel set and tires with a Nexus 3 hub. The existing set will go on my sons bike that I'm putting together for him. He always rides mine now!
I shouldn't have any problems fabricating the shifter and linkage, I have access to machinery and a welder.
My other current project is a 1/3 scale Gatling gun machined from barstock on a Bridgeport and an old engine lathe.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

WOW!

 

[Bicycle808]

I'd guess you're definitely up to the task of fabbing a tractor shifter for the Nexus, no doubt.

 

[RustyGold]

 

[my65pan]

I'm starting to formulate a plan. I ordered this Sturmey Archer shift lever that I think will be more suitable for modifying than the twist type shifter that came with the Nexus hub.

I also inquired about the dimensions for one of these toolboxes, I'm hoping it will fit my frame to house my battery and light switch.

 

[FreddyS]

Nice looking bike!

I'm the same way, I must have gears. One speed won't get it anymore. I've used the 3 speed with coaster on a few bikes and that did the trick, except I hardly ever needed high gear.
The 2 speed kickback hubs or auto shift 2 speed, with coasters, are another option that eliminate any cables or shifter. They look like a one speed but you get a lower or higher gear and a standard gear, depending on chain wheel and cog sizes.
My favorite shifter on the 3 speeds was the twist grip. On my old Schwinn I drilled a hole in the tank to route the cable. A stick shift would also look good on your bike.
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Ditto on the auto 2 speed SRAM. Your bike has some really nice lines that I would keep rather than cluttering it up with cables
And such. Having one installed on a bike of mine now.


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[Wildcat]

I'm still waiting for the 3 speed kickback hub from SRAM. I asked again last week, no news on it's release to the public, but it's used on the World bikes, and has a PTO gear for other uses like sharpening knives or what ever.

A big gearshift on a 3 speed will be great though! I'm waiting to see how it turns out.

 

[my65pan]

I'm toying around with ideas for the shifter, waiting on one of these to arrive to widen my options.

 

[FreddyS]

I have a buddy who is fabricating me an L seatpost at 50 degrees and 5 inches on top, 10 on the bottom. He is thinking of making some more and selling. Using heavy duty piping. Let me know if you might be interested and I will pass it along to him.


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[my65pan]

I have a buddy who is fabricating me an L seatpost at 50 degrees and 5 inches on top, 10 on the bottom. He is thinking of making some more and selling. Using heavy duty piping. Let me know if you might be interested and I will pass it along to him.


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Yes, please keep me posted on that. Do you have a photo or drawing of it?

 

[my65pan]

I got the Nexus hub and SA shifter installed and took it for a ride, I like it much better. Still waiting on a few items before I decide on how to rig the tank shifter.

 

[Nocash18]

View attachment 44549 View attachment 44550 I'm starting to formulate a plan. I ordered this Sturmey Archer shift lever that I think will be more suitable for modifying than the twist type shifter that came with the Nexus hub.

I also inquired about the dimensions for one of these toolboxes, I'm hoping it will fit my frame to house my battery and light switch.

Where did you find that toolbox?

 

[my65pan]

Where did you find that toolbox?

http://sportsmanflyer.com/shop/parts/oiltool-box/
Unfortunately it won't fit my frame, I'm gonna have to modify it.

 

[my65pan]

I think I've settled on this for my shifter. I just need to bore a hole in the hollow ball, attach it to the shaft, and fabricate a bracket to mount it to my straight bar. I think I'm going to put a fiber washer in the shifter itself to take up the wobble that's present as it is.

 

[Bigcam59]

Whoa! Stop the presses! A 3 speed kickback???
I need more info!!

 

[Bicycle808]

Whoa! Stop the presses! A 3 speed kickback???
I need more info!!

SRAM made it for some kind of minimal maintenance global bike initiative. They already exist, but are not (yet) offered thru retail channels.

Happy birthday, BTW, Cam.

 

[Bicycle808]

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/sram-3-speed-kickback-hub.90095/

 

[my65pan]

Got it mounted, tomorrow I'll shorten the cable & take it for a test spin. I think I may need to fabricate a shift gate to mount to the left top bar.

 

[my65pan]

I got it all hooked up and I love it! I also have a vintage HD toolbox like this one inbound.

 

[my65pan]

Where did you find that toolbox?

I ordered one of these also, I'll let you know about the quality and fit when it arrives. I'm going to have to add a couple of links to my chain to get to fit behind my seat post.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/192089...9255-0%26rvr_id%3D1167166121410&ul_noapp=true