Scott Minneman wrote:
> Yesterday's picture shows how, in addition to the Shimano splines for cogs,
> one can mount a single-speed freewheel on the hub (which seems like an
> "unclear-on-the-concept" choice to me).
>
>
To me this part actually makes sense, I see the ability to install a
free wheel as just a side effect of the driver design.
With the use of Shimano style splined cogs they are obviously not going
to unscrew so the reverse lock nut is unnecessary and a standard hub
thread can be used for the locknut, this was the route taken by Shimano
with the original non-Dura-Ace Uniglide hubs locking sprocket, which
used the same set-up although the thread was not extended beyond the
first sprocket. By threading the whole driver it allows for juggling
of chain line with spacers.
As a bonus besides the ability to spin on a freewheel one could use a
BSC Bottom Bracket lock-ring instead of the one supplied.
I can't wait to get my grubby little hands on one of these.
For more classic mix and match action I suppose one could install a multi-speed free wheel and a derailleur, after all the axle looks fairly long, just don't forget to buff off those logos and add an oil filler cap. ;-)
Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada