I'm using an 8 speed SA hub with a drum brake (on an '80s Fuji mountain bike),
and it seems to be well built, no problems so far. Haven't built the Duomatic
wheel yet, but the level of finish seems comparable to the 8 speed. Bobby
Birmingham, who posts frequently to this group, seems to have ext
Yeah, if I had it to do over again, I'd go for the f/w version, too. I was
thinking you could build a really clean-looking bike (no brake calipers or
levers, no derailleurs (obviously) or shifters), but now I'm thinking I don't
want to rely solely on a coaster brake, so I'll probably have a Neo
