more gears needed

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jim55

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right ,im using my ss for commuting ,but tbh theres one wee section i could do with more gears ,im not looking for a full derailluer set up ,so i was thinking a internal geared hub (sturmey archer or something ) ,so ,,can i have my existing rim relaced with this kinda hub and use this assuming its the same spoke count (36 in this case )theres one on ebay ,would it fit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36-SPOKE-...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4167278223
 
No idea Jim but with my Viking SS the addition of simple cleats gave me that extra gear, and when things wear out I'll lighten it a bit too Wheels/tyres and maybe other parts. What won't wear out which I tempted to change are the bars, they are a bit wide for narrow me.
 
How about going for a lower geared single speed and then when you can easily master the climb on that, increase it back to where you were?
Or you could try this or this
 
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