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@Jonny69 yes positioning the pedals for takeoff is a nightmare.
Yeah you definitely don’t want that. Have a look if there’s a way to swap the coaster brake to cable operated and if it results in you being able to pedal the cranks backwards on the freewheel, as that would be your easiest way forward if it’s possible. Otherwise, 10 or more speed mtb derailleur setup would be my preference. I have a 32T NW chainring at the front and 11-34 range at the back. I know it’s more expense but it’ll make the bike far more useable.
Budget shopping list:
-Dropouts
-Budget 36-spoke 26” wheel with disc mount (or just the hub if you can lace wheels)
-Disc, caliper and lever
-MTB shifter and matching rear derailleur, or Tiagra 10-speed shifter and either any Shimano long cage road derailleur up to 10-speed or Shimano MTB derailleur up to 9-speed.
-10-speed cassette eg 11-34So you’re probably looking at £250 there if you buy all new, but you’ll get a bit back if you put the hub and shifter on eBay. Keep an eye on Retrobike for for a groupset.
Just remember you can mix and match a lot of 10-speed kit which I find makes my life easier because I can share parts between bikes. SRAM X5/X7/X9/X0 is compatible with Rival. Cassettes are same as Shimano. 10-speed Shimano road is backward compatible etc etc
Long post. I’m tired and rambling. Sorry.
Jonny69-
That's not a long post at all - that's very helpful, thank you very much. I guess I am just used to having a geared hub on a cargo bike and been lazy with the shifting down before coming to a stop but I can definitely adapt to that with a cassette, rather than using a coaster brake.
(or just the hub if you can lace wheels)
I can do it but it's the time. Two young kids makes it hard to get any time at all to do anything recreational, and much as I enjoy the satisfaction of putting something together, if I had that free time to me I would happily just farm the work out to a shop or buy an OTP solution.
I'll probably get in touch with SBC cycles as I have heard several of you recommend them.
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-Budget 36-spoke 26” wheel with disc mount
Finding it difficult to locate a 36 spok wheel, lots of 32 options.
dubkev
Any idea how much it would be for new dropouts, and a new hub plus wheel build, from SBC or anyone else? I'd want a geared hub rather than a mech.
@Jonny69 yes positioning the pedals for takeoff is a nightmare.