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Mid-drive with Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub

This is a chain-drive bike with the Nexus hub. Is it possible to convert to a mid-drive? I realize the chain needs to remain parallel to the frame and a friend who has built a few ebikes for himself says it won't work for this bike. He says I need a measurement of very near 51 mm from mid-frame to the chain ring and my bike measures 44 mm. Don't the conversion-kit makers have chain rings to adapt to bikes such as mine? Or is there another reason why a mid-mount motor can't be used with the setup?

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larry3525
Jun 28, 2023

I just ended up buying a 7 speed shifter off Amazon with cable already attached. That will get me by for now. Ill probably replace the rear casset next just gotta figure out which one to get. Thanks for all the help and replies.

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