Giant Halfway

[colinbow]

Hi Someone local is selling one but it is single speed. How much of a faff is it to make it geared.? Colin

 

[Sharky]

Depends on the frame.
If a pure track frame, will be 120 oln and too narrow for a modern rear wheel with cassette.

Hub gears can be 120oln and would fit

But just fit a free wheel sprocket and enjoy the benefits of a SS.

 

[tds101]

A 3 speed internally geared hub MIGHT be an option (Sturmey-Archer or Shimano), IF the rear is wide enough. If not, as mentioned, enjoy the single speed...

 

[FrankCrank]

Looks like the OLD on them is infinity.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Looks like the OLD on them is infinity.

I just googled and now I get your cryptic comment.

https://mwbrown.org/2021/07/26/giant-halfway-folding-bike-review/

To the OP: I don't know. Looks like it could be fiddly.

 

[tds101]

Oh, dang... That might be a bit of an... issue... 🤣

 

[FrankCrank]

I have side mounted wheels on my tadpole trike, and to take into consideration the side loading when cornering, they have 14mm BMX axles.

The side loading may not be as much of an issue for the Halfway, as you can lean into bends. I suspect the axle to be a proprietary type and more beefed up than standard axles, at least at the attachment end.

Perhaps not a good starting point for modding ambitions.

 

[Dogtrousers]

It's not that drastic a change. Specialized sell a geared model, so it's possible.

I think hink it's just a question of how many/which Halfway-specific special parts you need.

 

[biggs682]

Not all half ways only have one fork some are more conventional