3-speed on 72-spoke wheel?

[El C]

I have 72-spoke wheels and I`d like to make a 3-speed (preferably Torpedo) bike using them.
Any good tips how to make this doable?
I don´t want to make all new hub...

 

[El C]

Really, no ideas? Or is this a stupid question?

 

[deorman]

Got a drill press?

 

[gowjobs]

There are adapter flanges available for converting the Shimano 3 speed hubs to 72 or 144 spokes. Maybe they could be adapted if the flange diameters are similar.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

I have been thinking of a 3 speed jackshaft for my Harlequin T build. I have the room. But I don't want to lose my no frills coaster brake...

Carl.

sent from a banana phone...

 

[El C]

Got a drill press?

I do and I´ve thought about drilling. It just seems that there is not enough space / material to drill new holes and keep the hub strong enough.

 

[El C]

There are adapter flanges available for converting the Shimano 3 speed hubs to 72 or 144 spokes. Maybe they could be adapted if the flange diameters are similar.

Torpedo - shimano all the same to me, if it works. Can you give me directions where to look for, I can´t find them here.

 

[gowjobs]

http://www.ruff-cycles.com/wheels-t...ycles-spokes-adapter-shimano-3-speed-hub.html

 

[El C]

http://www.ruff-cycles.com/wheels-t...ycles-spokes-adapter-shimano-3-speed-hub.html

Thanks!
Now I just need to find a Shimano hub...

Have to say, I also like those two builds of yours. Is the front rack on the Laton kustom made or something ready?


Ps.
After thinking a few minutes I quess I´m gonna make my own adapter...

 

[gowjobs]

Thanks!
Now I just need to find a Shimano hub...

Have to say, I also like those two builds of yours. Is the front rack on the Laton kustom made or something ready?


Ps.
After thinking a few minutes I quess I´m gonna make my own adapter...

Thanks. I like those projects, too. That front rack is a rear rack sold by Velo orange.

 

[Bicycle808]

Thanks!
Now I just need to find a Shimano hub...

Have to say, I also like those two builds of yours. Is the front rack on the Laton kustom made or something ready?


Ps.
After thinking a few minutes I quess I´m gonna make my own adapter...

That's probably your best option, unless you just wanna lace up a 36h wheel....

 

[El C]

That's probably your best option, unless you just wanna lace up a 36h wheel....

What does lace up mean?

 

[Bicycle808]

oh, just to build the wheel.... when you run the spokes from the hub to the rim, you've laced them up.

 

[El C]