Nexus Inter4 help

[skillsthebarber]

So I got this today from one of my clients. My questions are?

1) is it an automatic shifter? there are no holes in the axel

2) if its not automatic the what am I missing to make it switch gears?

3) if it is automatic, do I just bolt it up and ride?

the rim says Electra Bicycle company heavy duty

 

[CCR]

your missing this ... i just sold my last cassette joint last week (it was a spare for my own) and i believe theyve been discontinued for a while now.

 

[CCR]

heres the part number if you need it. I bought the last three Harris Cyclery had in stock about 2-3 years ago (they were discontinued then). There may be some left out there but I would say they are getting hard to find.

 

[skillsthebarber]

cool thanks, so I need a shifter too?

 

[CCR]

yup, need a shifter and a cable too, and may also need the anti-rotation washers if you dont have some already.

 

[skillsthebarber]

thanks a lot, i guess i need to get buying some stuff. hopefully i can find it, i dont want this hub to go to waste

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Nexus four speeds were discontinued for a reason. Two of the gears are real close together , so basically you wind up with a three speed. Then for them to work right you need to run a real small sprocket on the front. Its would be cheaper ,since you need alot of stuff to make it work , to talk to Ind-chuckz and pick up a used 3 speed. He usually has them and sells them for a good price. :wink: Those make a good paperweight though.

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[HotRodRob]

I'm personally not crazy about the one I have. I find myself keeping it in 1st or 2nd gear all the time. 3rd and 4th are good for going downhill with the wind behind you :lol:

 

[Philphine]

Then for them to work right you need to run a real small sprocket on the front.

dug this up 'cause i remembered this line about the 4 speed nexus

i'm wanting to know if this is true for the 7-8speeds also. i've about given up on a regular derailleur on a project and thinking of trying to get a 7 or 8 speed hub in the (way far off, probaly after i win a lottery) future. the front sprocket on this bike is a 52, i don't mean to change it, so will the 7 or 8 speed hubs work with it? thanks.