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I'm think about upgrading my Nexus 3. I was thinking about getting a 5 speed Sturmey-Archer like the RX-RD5 (and also switch the rear rim brake to drum brake).
Do you know anything about SA's efficiency and how it is compare to their Nexus counterpart? The only thing I found regarding SA is an old 2001 article that put the SA's 3 speed slightly above the Nexus 3, is there any up-to-date literature on the matter? Any personal experience?
Also, I've heard the old SA's hubs are quite noisy. Is it still true? I wouldn't mind whining in certain gears, but I've heard that there's also a constant freewheel-like clicking sound when pedaling in certain gears