opinions on 3 speed hubs for cruiser.

[El Jefe]

Thinking maybe getting a 3 speed hub for my Onyx Genesis. I would like opinions on which one is best and pros and cons of them please and thank you.

 

[jerrykr]

Shimano Nexus 3 works well for me.

 

[user 135]

Shimano Nexus 3 seems to be the standard.

 

[Slick Rick]

I have a Nexus 3i and a Sturmey archer 3i, I like them equally well. Although the nexus does shift better and is a bit easier to adjust.

 

[Thxcuz]

I use and like my nexus but there aren't a lot of shifter options.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

I use and like my nexus but there aren't a lot of shifter options.

Gotta use a little imagination. Then the sky is the limit. I've used a non indexed Schwinn stem mounted shifter ( gotta know what angle 2nd is). And I am in the middle of modifying a Shimano grip shifter to a suicide shifter.

Here's the Shimano as it stands.

The mount I made

I will cut down the grip section to where the split clamp is, and put a plug on the end. Then drill/tap the split collar for a lever.


Key to using a different shifter is getting 2nd gear correct. Then having enough throw to get 1st and 3rd. The Shimano works fine, just set it the same as the stock shifter.

 

[Bicycle808]

I like the Sturmey b/c you have freewheel, coaster, or drum options. And, typically, a smaller OLD, so you won't need to spread your frame as much to fit it. But, it seems like QC from Sturmey-Archer is a bit off nowadays. Some ppl get solid hubs; others have some nightmares. I built a wheel around an XRD3 for my wife, and there was something waaaaaay wrong with the guts. I ended up getting another one from the dealer, and swapping the guts between the shells. Bonus: I did get some decent spares out of the deal.

 

[Nagant]

I've been using a Nexus 3 for a few months now. My first IGH ever and so far I like it. Had to get use to the ratchety/clickey noise it makes in the higher gears but it's not real loud or anything. Just different if you've never owned one before.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

A little further on the shifter

Still need to cover the threaded rod with aluminum tube and drill/tap my knob.

 

[El Jefe]

Ok. the nexus seems nice. What shifter does it come with? Ideally I want to run a suicide shifter.

I dont think the noise will really bug me. I doubt it will be in the high gear very often.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Nagant]

I believe new units come with this shifter:

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Nexus-Rev ... d_sim_sg_3

It's a twist grip shifter with a numbered wheel in the center of the outer housing that turns as you turn the grip to indicate which gear is activated.

Older Nexus 3 came with other styles of shifters.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

As a bit of a side note, Ive found a few Walmart locations that have these Huffy Regatta with Nexus 3-speed on sale for $99. At that price you could swap out the Nexus for your old hub and resell the Huffy for what you paid for it. Whats better than a free Nexus!? 8)
-Brian

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Huffy-Regatta ... n/19765344

 

[5speed]

i think you would need to change rim, i think those bikes have a 48 hole hub and rim

 

[Bigcam59]

Here's a link to how i make my shifters and mounts. 8)
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=66386&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

 

[El Jefe]

That's a great idea for the shifter.

I think I'm sold on the Nexus. But I have a question. To install it. Do you use the stocck spokes of the wheel and lace it up, or is different spokes required?