Polo Bikes

So in summary, geared hubs for polo

Alfine
Sturmey 8 speed
Nexus 7 or 8 speed.
SRAM iMotion

Is that all?

the SRAM imotion9 will do the trick too..

there's one for sale here:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread62891.html#post2072324

£170 for whole wheel and shifter etc, absolute bargain.

However its disc only rim, so you'd either have to rebuild or get a pompetamine

Yeah saw that, really nice.
Are there no 'cheap' options then?
How about the SRAM T3 or the iMotion T3?

EDIT: Might go for this, but unsure what he means about the bracket preventing back pedal breaking?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shimano-7-speed-hub-gear-/320679978623?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4aaa04267f

#knowsnothingaboutgearedhubs.

I assume he means it's not a coaster brake.

And therefore good for polo right?

coaster brake = NOT good for polo IMHO

Wicksie that seven spd might go for a good price, i had one off there for about 50quid i think.

Im not sure but i think you can remove the coaster brake, hassan?

Ah nice, was thinking around that amount. Defo no coaster for polo but it does sound as though he's saying that it's not, but it also sounds like he doesn't know what he's talking about. Be good to know you if you can remove it.
Thanks guys.

as far as i'm aware you can't remove a coaster brake from a hub, as they are integrated into the hub's internal assembly. drum/roller brakes, however, are usually removeable.

wicksie - maybe ask the ebay seller to send you a pic of the non-drive side of the hub? or ask him for the part number which should be written on the center of the hub shell?

So you can get some shimano 7 speeds that are drum/roller brakes that you remove and work with v brakes?
I've sent him an email. Thanks again Hassan!

With a coaster brake could you just not attach the little guy to the chainstay?

And hope that it doesn't ruin your paint. I guess you could bend it away enough but I don't think you can remove the arm

It's a Nexus inter 7 Shimano SG 7R41.
Which is for a roller brake right, so polo a go-go?

I assume roller brakes are no good then, and I can add a shifter behind double levers?

I didn't want to start a new thread but thought I'd announce my new upgrade.
I'm getting married! It's official. Can we do a wedding tourney? ha!
Not until next year anyway. Sometime May/June...

Ok carry on! :))))))))))

wow, awesome news Todd

Contratulations to you and your lady

Congrats, Toddy! Canadian partners is the new polo trend. Fuck hub gears and flat bars.

True true. Was totally gonna get an alfine hub but decided to get married instead.
My favourite ever upgrade.
Though I am in need of a nice 135 disc hub...

Congrats, Todd... :D

Woot! Awesome toddles! I

Great news, Todd!

Congratulations Toddy!

sweet! congratulations todd! awesome news

Congrats!!

It's a Nexus inter 7 Shimano SG 7R41.
Which is for a roller brake right, so polo a go-go?

I assume roller brakes are no good then, and I can add a shifter behind double levers?

yeah, that should be no problem to remove the brake, and yep i would avoid roller brakes

Oh. My. Todd.