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Old 01-09-2009, 05:53 AM
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Cool Hello from connecticut Nirve 3 speed auto

Building a Nirve 3 speed auto, springer with a jack shaft. Hope it works. Can adjust shift points with the control box. Paid 500.00 on amazon recived free shipping a savings of 75.00. putting v brakes on the bike 24x2.500 silver marage rims 24x3 black wall tires. 11 guage spokes? 12 for sure. have a set of worksman hubs coming for another build.
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Old 01-09-2009, 09:26 AM
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Default Re: Hello from connecticut Nirve 3 speed auto

you can never get too heavy spokes, sounds like a nice project
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:43 AM
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Default Re: Hello from connecticut Nirve 3 speed auto

auto shifting 3-speed...that sounds like it could be pretty cool for use with a shift kit....wonder how well that will work out.

yes, definitely get the heaviest spokes you can reasonably get.

Good luck with the build.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:44 AM
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Default Re: Hello from connecticut Nirve 3 speed auto

We can't wait for pics. Welcome to the forum.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:50 AM
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Default Re: Hello from connecticut Nirve 3 speed auto

Howdy ride, welcome. I'm in CT also
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Old 01-09-2009, 01:24 PM
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Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us
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