I've never ridden one, but on paper, I think the Frank Jones Sr is one of the best things Rivendell ever did. I would've ordered one if they'd come in larger sizes. This build is great!
On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 1:44:04 PM UTC-5 nlerner wrote: > On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 12:45:51 AM UTC-5 Arthur Mayfield wrote: > >> I do believe you’re correct, at least I’ve never heard of one. I’ve >> considered building up a Sturmey-hubbed 3spd wheel for my FJ, but finding a >> nice 120mm OLD hub has been frustrating. Still keeping an eye out for one, >> though. >> > > Hi, no need for a new hub. You can swap in a 6 1/4” axle (Sturmey part # > HSA.108) on any AW hub and fit it to a frame with a 120mm rear end. You > usually do also need a bit longer indicator to make up for the longer > spindle. Here’s an axle for sale (not mine, just the result of a Google > search): > > > https://www.hoopriderparts.com/product/sturmey-archer-hsa107-hsa108-axle-for-aw-ab-ag-hubs-5-34in-or-6-14in---nos > > > Cheers, > > Neal Lerner > Brookline MA USA > >> >> On Saturday, December 25, 2021 at 6:37:48 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: >> >>> Looks awesome! I love the Frank Jones Sr - and dream of building one up >>> with Sturmey drum brake hubs, 3spd - I think this is the only caliper brake >>> SS bike from Riv (correct me if I'm wrong!) so it's the ideal candidate... >>> >>> >>> On Saturday, 25 December 2021 at 06:29:46 UTC-8 Arthur Mayfield wrote: >>> >>>> After innumerable changes, I’m finally happy with the way FJ is set up >>>> (yeah, I know). I have a Sam (caliper brakes) I need to devote some >>>> attention to, and I’m still modding my old Bianchi Milano after 23 years, >>>> lol. The FJ is a wonderful, simple, speedy frame, and after kitting it out >>>> with various wheel and tire combinations, single and double gearing, >>>> racks, >>>> bags, bells, and other assorted junk (for this bike, not all), I’m down to >>>> the minimal approach. Rims and hubs are VO, DT Swiss spokes, Soma tires, >>>> PDW fenders (the best, truly), Tektro brakes, VO cranks, WI ENO freewheel, >>>> Nitto stem and bars, Brooks saddle, and VO bag. Zoom-zoom! >>>> [image: 5D679D5E-81DC-4D9D-8BCC-6506231289C2.jpeg] >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/05c30747-4f5c-401e-a61c-bdf2a518e11fn%40googlegroups.com.
