One of the current Raleigh models does exactly that, pairing this crankset with a Nexus 8spd hub:
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/fitness/cadent-i2x8-13/ On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:32:32 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > So could I use this to make my alfine hub a 16 speed setup? I am only > wary of the way that the gear cable has to be routed around the plastic > anti-turn unit. I think if i had this setup I would fashion a small groove > in the top so the cable cout run over it rather than under. But that is > just my OCD acting up again. > > On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 11:01 AM, Montclair BobbyB > <montcla...@gmail.com<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> I heard back from Sam Patterson... One of his testers has logged 5000 >> miles on the Metropolis using a fixed cog... but I was surprised to >> discover the Patterson Transmission actually freewheels; it doesn't engage >> like a typical fixie. He said you CAN ride it with a freewheel or fixed >> gear, but generally recommends a freewheel (I suppose to put the wear on >> the pawls of a less-expensive hub freewheel). >> >> So for those looking for their multi-speed fixie fix, look elsewhere. >> Still, I'm really impressed with this crankset. BTW Sam Patterson was the >> inventor of the SRAM GripShifter (of which I remain a huge devotee), and he >> is still inventing new innovations for the cycling world... certainly a man >> to watch. >> >> Peace, >> BB >> >> >> On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:50:45 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: >>> >>> Philip: >>> >>> I'm curious... When you're flying along at a pretty good clip (in 3rd >>> gear, fixie mode) and you're wheel is spinning at, say 120+ rpm, and you >>> downshift to second gear, does your cadence abruptly accelerate to the >>> point of wanting to toss you over the bars, or is it relatively smooth? I >>> would think that might put an awful strain on the internal gearing... >>> What's it like? (I submitted a question to Sam Patterson, developer of the >>> Metropolis crankset, asking whether I can ride it in fixie mode... haven't >>> received his reply yet.) >>> >>> BB >>> >>> >>> >>> On Monday, October 15, 2012 7:13:49 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: >>>> >>>> I have an S3X wheel that's about to go back into service. I like it. >>>> You can also slide two splined cogs on for a dingle setup on the 3sp fixed >>>> IGH. Conceivably you could have a low range and a high range. I had that >>>> setup, but changed out the cranks before I actually used the low gear >>>> range. >>>> >>>> Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around >>>> again. I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then... >>>> >>>> Philip >>>> www.biketinker.com >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I >>>>> run a flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or >>>>> Fixed (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the >>>>> rear wheel nut. >>>>> >>>>> Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of >>>>> ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have >>>>> an >>>>> innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I >>>>> probably >>>>> need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA >>>>> warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike >>>>> use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). >>>>> Only >>>>> time will tell. >>>>> >>>>> BB >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a >>>>>> freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE <bert...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> > What's wrong with this? http://www.sturmey-archer.com/** >>>>>> products/hubs/cid/3/id/47<http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47> >>>>>> >>>>>> > >>>>>> > On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner <colin....@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >> Awesome! >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the >>>>>> idea >>>>>> >> of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few >>>>>> >> years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: >>>>>> >> http://www.haberstock-**mobility.com/en/products/** >>>>>> schlumpf-drive.html<http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: >>>>>> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=QHeVme8Bmgc<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB >>>>>> >> <montcla...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>> Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it >>>>>> would >>>>>> >>> trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's >>>>>> my >>>>>> >>> obligation to try...) BB >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM >>>>>> Automatix 2 >>>>>> >>>> speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately >>>>>> 6000 mostly >>>>>> >>>> commuting miles. 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