Yes you can...
with the Nexus Three the Gear Mechanism is Mounted on the Outside,
on a Slined Axle Shaft....and you just Undoo The Little Allen nut
and you can Rotate the Mechanism in what ever Direction you want,
so that the Shifter Cable is Directed up The Rear Drop-out,
( NEVER OVER TIGHTEN THAT ALLEN NUT!!!!!! ) :!:
Soft Hand Tight only!!!!!
With The Nexus 4,7,8 The Cable actually Comes out in between the Drop-
out...and The Hub.It Comes out of a Plate which Governs the Cable Direction.A Stock 4,7,8 will have the Plate set, so that The Cable
comes out Level.So if you wish to Mount a Suicide
Shifter near the Bottom Bracket.....the cable will be Guided
that way!
If you wish to have the Cable directed UP towards the Seat,
Then for about $4.00 you have a Choice of 5 or 6 Different
Plates that have different Cable Directions.
These Plates where Designed so that Cables could be Changed if
a Bike has a Different Frame Stlye ( from The Factory ).
Then Nexus would be Compatible with all Bikes...and their Frame Styles.
and...they Work for us Ratters as well :mrgreen: :mrgreen: