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HoKe
Swapped the ol' brommo to 2 speed successfully.
The first gear remains the same as my previous 3rd so is fine for the hills but shock the 2nd gear is too spinny for the flat.
The bikes lighter and rolls better which makes the problem worse.
Think I'll go up on the chainring and then try to go up on the 1st gear at the back if it clears. I know in standard form it won't as it would hit the stay but on this hub with the hub guard removed and 11s cogs, I think it will go