Hey guys, I am going to start a new custom build soon and I want to explore options for a new, yet vintage-looking, transmission. I don't know if I'll keep the original single-speed chainring or upgrade it to a two-speed or three speed. More importantly, I want to look at hubs. I am wanting something faster, more efficient, and more modern than the tired old Sturmey-Archer and Shimano hubs from the 70s.
I am also going to use a vintage stick-shifter, so is it possible that I can modify an old 3 or 5 speed shifter from a muscle bike to work with a hub that has 5 or more speeds? I'm guessing I will need a custom made cable?
Even better, is there anything that comes already laced? I am likely going to spring for a new set of wheels as well. I'd prefer something that it easy to clean, say aluminum? I may also paint them black, but I'm decided.
Finally, who do you recommend for disc brakes? I have seen them on the front of bikes, but not on the rear.
The bike that will be the base for this job is a 1966 Huffy men's cruiser.
I am also going to use a vintage stick-shifter, so is it possible that I can modify an old 3 or 5 speed shifter from a muscle bike to work with a hub that has 5 or more speeds? I'm guessing I will need a custom made cable?
Even better, is there anything that comes already laced? I am likely going to spring for a new set of wheels as well. I'd prefer something that it easy to clean, say aluminum? I may also paint them black, but I'm decided.
Finally, who do you recommend for disc brakes? I have seen them on the front of bikes, but not on the rear.
The bike that will be the base for this job is a 1966 Huffy men's cruiser.
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