2 Speed Hub

[FLV]

I think I want one, depending on its weight and a few other bits and bobs

Sturmey Archer 2 speed s2k hub,

[Bearbonesnorm]

Apart from a disc mount is there any difference between this and the 2 Speed S2 Duomatic Kick Shift Hub?

[chris n]

Apart from a disc mount is there any difference between this and the 2 Speed S2 Duomatic Kick Shift Hub?

The horrible colour?

This is available in 135mm and 120mm spacing, the s2 only comes in 116mm, iirc.

[FLV]

I was kind of hoping it was a proper shifter type

[Bearbonesnorm]

I was kind of hoping it was a proper shifter type

Doesn't seem to be ... everything I've read seems to suggest that it's kickshift. I'm liking the idea of sticking one on the SS.

[Ian]

Surely that'll mean it'll no longer be a SS? :?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Surely that'll mean it'll no longer be a SS?

Promise I'll only use one gear at a time

[Mart]

Dingle speed?

[Bearbonesnorm]

After much interneting and emithering it seems that SA have no intention of bringing these into Europe (the UK importers didn't know the hubs existed until I got in touch).

I've bitten the bullet and bought one from the US. Luckily I've arranged for it to be delivered to a very nice man in California who will then forward it to me ... Really looking forward to trying it out. I recall the reduction ratio is something like 138% so I'm hoping I can find a nice climbing gear and a decent coasting / flat gear but we'll see.

[u02sgb]

Stu, where did you get it from and how much? This might be what I need to single speed in Scotland (Ian, I know you did the HTR, but I'm a wimp!)

[evilgoat]

have fun with that. Sturmey rocks!

I have an srf-3 with a bar end shifter on my road bike, i love it. mostly used for commuting but rode the dun run on it this year and it's great.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Stu, where did you get it from and how much?

Ordered from the folks below. I think it was about $95 inc' shipping within the US ... I'm not sure how much shipping to the UK would be.

http://www.rockymountaincyclery.com/p-9 ... mm-ol.aspx

[u02sgb]

Ta, would be good to see a review once you get it.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Ta, would be good to see a review once you get it

No trouble.

Rear cogs range from 13t - 23t so hopefully there'll be a good ratio to be had. My only concern is sealing, I've read that the old, non-disc version doesn't have much in the way of hub sealing. However I am hoping they might have addressed that seeing as it's a 135mm spaced, disc only hub but we'll see.

[Hoojum]

Stu, I'm also interested in hearing how you get on with this.
This could the perfect solution for my commuter bike which is need if a new hub.