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Another advantage of the Sturmey-Archer 8-speed is the unusual gearing it offers. The bottom gear is direct drive, all of the other gears are "step-up" gears. This makes this hub especially well suited for bikes with small wheels. I'm running it with a 48/25 ratio, giving the following gearing:
| Gain Ratios: | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
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| Gear Inches: | 36 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 68 | 75 | 85 | 109 |
| Meters: | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 6 | 6.8 | 8.8 |