Description The Sturmey Archer 3 Speed Coaster Brake Hub S-RC3 is an internally geared hub for a 36H, 117 OLD 163mm axle length with an 18T Cog Classic Shifter. The coaster in the description refers to the braking system. When you pedal backwards on a coaster hub, the brake engages. This hub is great for a dragster or a fixed gear bike – especially if you have no brake mounts. A fixie doesn’t have to be a fixie! With this hub you will be able to have gears on your fixed gear bike. Sturmey Archer are a long standing manufacturer of the famous ‘IGH’ internally geared hub. And they have certainly brought out some of the most reliable hubs on the market. We would absolutely recommend building your bike up with a Sturmey hub. For their reliability, serviceability & consistent performance. They simply do hub gears well! STURMEY ARCHER 3 SPEED COASTER HUB S-RC3 FEATURES • Classic 3-speed internal gear hub with gear ratio of 177% • Gear steps of 33% and 33% • 6061 Aluminium hub shell • 36 spoke holes • Compatible with 13 to 24 teeth sprocket • Polished silver finish • Weight – 1290g Gear Ratio • Overall Range – 177% • Gear 1 – 75% (Gear 2 – 25%) • Gear 2 – 100% (Direct Drive) • Gear 3 – 133% (Gear 2 33%) The S-RC3 comes with shifter, cable and 18T cog. Need a wheel built? Want to build a wheel with this hub? We build wheels with Sturmey Archer hubs in our workshop in Richmond, give us a call for a quote on our IGH wheel building!