Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Hub Install on Retrospec Fixie 

I’m a great grandma that has ridden my bikes all my life and I love them so much. I really appreciate you being up front about not knowing everything on your bike. Like you I don’t know what I would do without my PARK TOOL BIG BLUE BOOK OF BICYCLE REPAIR, and I just love and appreciate all the fixers, restorers, reviewers, every single one. What a labor of love and a huge help they all are. I’d gladly spend money at my local shop, but the satisfaction and the up close and personal experience of making changes or fixing of completely rebuilding one of my bikes is so satisfying and there’s so much info here in the YT bike family. I love every one of you. Great video, refreshing honest style. Got a great trek hanging in the garage I’d love to put an internal hub on. And I’d love to build a touring bike with one. Thanks, it was great!

'Plan for 2-3 x's the time you think you'll need'. True for many things -

That is exactly what im after! Really like some single speed bicycle designs and was thinking about this idea for a while! As you say thats "game changer" ! Definitely worth doing it! Thanks for video!

Good job Mike it's perfect, I followed the video in order to do it myself and it went smoothly, you are the boss ! Thanks for the video !

I like this hub, put one on an old cruiser bike and it made a world of difference. The biggest cost to do this conversion would be having your LBS re-lace the wheel with the hub. If you think you can do it yourself, that would be ideal. Also, he forgot to mention that you need to have the stationary nut when you attach the wheel. It is here at 18:04 , that little yellow nut. This keeps the axle and hub stationary in the dropout, while the rear cog turns freely. Should be included with the shifter and cable. One thing to consider is gearing. If you have a heavy cruiser bike, the 44t front crank with a 16t or 18t rear cog that typically comes on a cruiser might be too high. You'll find maybe you can't use 3rd gear at all. I changed from the stock 44t/16t to a 36t front crank and 21t rear cog. That made 3rd gear function the way the bike rode stock, so that means I have stock riding gear plus two lower gears -- perfect. One other thing: these hubs really do well on a bike with horizontal dropouts, like the one used in this video. If you put on a bike with vertical dropouts, like a hybrid or road bike, you are going to need a chain tensioner. You could use an old rear derallieur, or they sell them on Amazon or bike supply outlets. Just look for a spring-loaded chain tensioner.

Great job and helpful info...I may even try that. The faint clicking in 3rd speed is typical for this kind of hub (pawl override in "overdrive "). Thanks very much!

Please note: the rear sprocket is lopsided for a reason. Flipping it around allows you to set the chain further or closer to the center at the rear in order for it to be as straight as possible front to back (chainline adjustment).

Thanks for the video! Gives a nice overview of how involved the process is.

Hey man!! been wanting this bike for awhile now, I finally got it😎. Totally new to bikes and these videos have me been a godsend.. thanks 🙏

Great video. You are all of us trying to DIY.

i been thinking of replacing my nexus 7 hub with nexus 3 cus i much prefer it. this was really helpful video. thanks for making it. :)

man, can't tell you how much i appreciate this video. i'm looking to put the same hub on a single speed bike with similar deep-V 32-spoke wheel setup. i've been too intimidated to give it a shot but after seeing this i think it's doable!

You got extremely lucky with the existing spokes. I've always had to buy new spokes because the Hub flange diameters being hugely different. Also, after re-lacing I get a bit lazy and will drop my wheel off at my local favorite bike shop to have it trued for $20. I'll hang out an window shop while it's getting trued and end up buying other gear lol. Oooh... oh and support your local bike shops. I know the internet is convenient but you can learn a lot from pros at the shops.

Great guy with great retrospec bike. This video answered all my question about nexus. Thank you.

To Properly Protect Gears From Damage; The Use of Bicycle Tensioners, Bicycle Chain Tensioner/ Adjusters.... I Loved the Video...

This is a great idea for my cruiser bike. You’ve got a new subscriber.

Amazing video! I had a Retrospec Harper. Awesome bike! Subscribed!

That skid was 👌🏽😂I’m planning to purchase a disc brake version as soon as I can find one.

Just finally found a single piece of a black alfine 8 speed gear hub from bike 24 and immediately bought it. Didn't seem to come with the shifter so I took one with it. I ve been looking for one for months now.

Fantastic job, very detailed!

I was about to throw away my Costco bike after the teeth in the cassette got worn. Looks like I might save the planet with an internal hub. Thanks man!

Very nice review, i did similar change in my custom stingray chooper but i did go to sturney archer 3 speed i got done a cnc disk brake adapter plate plus changed to a Btwin 36 tooth chaining ring with 170mm long paddle chrank from old 42t..now its gearing too smooth very obsessive performance...now i plan to add a Bafang bbsd n make it work commuter

It would’ve been helpful if you gave details on how to push the three speed clicker onto the axle, as you know, it’s spring loaded and has to be pushed in all the way, held against the axle nut, then simultaneously the Allen set screw tightened for it to work properly.

Lol, I also read the reviews and bought a separate shifter, then found that it comes with the shifter. Now I have an extra shifter.

I think your videos are great! Keep up the good work

Summed up how im getting through grad school. Faith and youtube. Ty

Thx dude I had a frame needing wheels. Then I found three more bikes took what I had made 2 more bikes. Still had one bike I really wanted to get going then I finally gotten wheels. Unfortunately they were 2 fronts. I kept look for months online ppl wanted price for old junk I couldn't see spending what new ones called for. One morning I said Y can't I take a hub off a smaller wheel... put it on a bigger wheel. No One has a hub lace video only u so thx. I was curtin I was going to follow a non hub lace. Well thank u peace

Yo nice video, very helpful, just got a used cruiser bike for riding around campus. Also, I dig the Fitz and the Tantrums shirt!

I replaced the 16t cog to a an 18t and it made such a difference it’s so great to ride

here to attatch my wheel to my bike fram. Ready to learn 🤓

My knees keep telling me to do this on my Suede SS. Thanks for posting.

I recently got new bike with the Nexus and a belt drive. Because my Nexus was clicking like in the video, I realized it was out of adjustment. Because it doesn't click unless you are riding, it took several adjustments to it get it right. Of course riding it maladjusted will soon cause damage.

Looking to build a dad bike with something like this. Thanks for the video

Please make a video about 5 Shimano Nexus for ebikes.

Taco'd the rear rim on my walmart cruiser. I actually LIKE the bike but like.... cheap wheels on a heavy frame. Frame is shockingly solid and it feels comfortable to be on. Considering getting a two or three gear coaster since it seems nobody is selling a 27.5 with rim brake surfaces. Plus going to a double wall might be a good idea. Keep the front brake because frotn brake isn't a bad idea.

In fact the off-centered gear and the cap allows multiple gear offset options. In other words, do whatever fits the bike! :D

Getting this one today and was searching if you can put the Shimano on a Retrospec Harper lol

Wow! I love it!

My favorite part about this hub is the instant gear change. No derailleur lag switching into gears. Might want to watch your cable routing though. I run mine under frame,bb, and bottom of chainstay. Few zip ties does the trick. Your probably good though. If it works, don't fix it.

Great video! I love your style! you are an inspiration sir!

Him: "Who doesn't know how to attach their wheel to their bike?!" Me: .... *Deletes Browser History*

Hey, great video. I'm planning on getting this on a old route bike I'm restoring. You said your bike has 120mm of space Right and the manufacturer recommended 130mm. Mines has exactly 120mm. Could you tell me if it will fits comparing with yours? A response would be very appreciated. Great video.

Dont understand why you got the coaster break version.Shimano sells one without.I prefer Sturmey Archer 3 speed.They are bullet proof good for 50k+miles and internals easy to work on and replace.

I love your video, very humble that you said use RU-vid for the installation haha. I have a question. Can this internal gear got a 6 bolt for disc brake? I could not find any video about that.

great video

Would like to do this, very possibly to this bike ... currently its at $219, but they're out of my size. Watched the first and third videos as well. Has the bike and 3-speed held up okay?

What did you do about the extra spoke length? Even with the clearance in the rims it looked like they'd need shortening.

Hi! I have a doubt: how do you know the proper relation to put on the shimano nexus 3? I mean, i have 22 theet cassete from my single speed and choose those very carefully considering my rpm, strgent, etc.

Nice thanks 🙏🏽

In the process of restoring and old e-bike and the prospect of rebuilding better than the original appeals to me. I replaced the original external motor/chain with a front wheel hub motor. But for pedaling without assistance this geared hub looks really neat. Is the greater torque a result of having to pedal harder or does it make it easier to pedal?

Great bro!!! 🇱🇰♥️♥️

wow amazing

Awesome & Thanks :)

Whould this be possible with a 8speeds hub? I did some research and most fixie hubs are 120 mm while a shimano nexus 8s is 135 mm... maybe by streaching the frame a lil it fits. Then you will have the problem of the chain alignation, someone tried?

You don't really need a truing stand. You can true a wheel on your bike!

I have the same bike, does the coasting and braking feel change at all with the Shimano hub?

Good job brother would inform me maximum speed can we reach ? Did you tried 8 speed for the same company I mean Shimano . But unfortunately this type of gear is not available in our country (Iraq) we should import from USA Amazon , any how what type you recommend to buy and settle on the bike . Your earlier reply highly appreciated and thanking in advance

This bike was really easy to assemble ru-vid.comUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

Hi there, I have a question, does the shimano nexus 3 freewheel? Or is it fixed gear?

Currently, I have a single speed with horizontal dropouts and rim brakes. Is it possible to get the nexus three without any kind of a coaster or roller break, and just continue to use my rim brakes?

I couldn't find it for sale anywhere ? do you have any lead on the links for the purchase

Me gustaría subtitulado en español

Is it possible to do this installation on a 3 speed core line

Is there a coaster brake 3-speed kickback hub that does not use a gear selector? My granddaughter has minimal finger motion and cannot shift with a twist grip, and cannot safely brake with hand breaks. I have thought about getting her an electric shift ( SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit), but that still leaves a problem with the brakes.

I would seriously considered doing this if the weight in the back of the wheel is not effected. Meaning if I do the work to put this together will I now have a heavier wheel when in the most difficult gear that this provides? Is it going to be dead weight within he NexusIGh?

do you need a special pump for this? or some kind of adapter?

A tip: add subtitles in other languages ​​as well, in Portuguese, for example! - Uma dica: coloque legendas também em outros idiomas, em português, por exemplo!

Será que tem desse cubo pra FAT BIKE

Can 3 speed nexus gearbox be replaced with 7 speed one?

You couldn’t buy a rim that already had the 3 speed hub on it?

think futuristic add a low power motor to convert these hub into ecycle hub

What about chain line ? What is the previous chain line distance and new chain line distance aftar nexus ? You shoul change the bottom bracket as I guess... I know, you are nor a bicycle mechanics but I am asking this for experts...

Where to buy? Amazon does not have it.

I didn't know wranglestar did bikes

Now you talk big that's us my vibe...

Is there any two speed

You also want to DISCH the wheel. It can be true and round, but probably it is NOT centered. It's really fucking important.

I got on in my China bike

I want one but they are like 250 now

Why dose she make that sound wife has it but my bike don't

9:25 - yeah sure, only them can provide such a special thin like color tape... I hate those sponsored videos. I'll not buy it. For other viewres: you can even use a piece of paper out of your bin and put a color dot with any kind of marker pen. It's FREE!:)

..no use of a 3 speed, it has to be atleast 6 to 7 speed for a better and a more comfy ride for regular commutes.😥

"I'm not much of a bike mechanic....now watch me build a wheel" 😐

Don't run it threw the chain rookie😂

It's not a fixie anymore, traitor!

From what I'm whiteness this isn't a fixie it's a coaster

You say um waaaayyyy too much. Please focus on that to make your videos easier to watch.

can we upgrade the tires to bigger tires since the ones it comes with are super slim can u make a video about this since the space seems like u can't upgrade to bigger tires