120mm spaced internal gear hub? (more than 3sp)

On Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 4:09:31 PM UTC-5, Sheldon Brown wrote:
Marten Gerrtsen wrote:

without brake and with a thin locknut a Nexus 8 is 123mm

Right. My Raleigh International is spaced at 120, but I had no
problem fitting a brakeless Nexus 8 into it. It's a delightful bike,
I really enjoyed riding it with that hub.

http://sheldonbrown.org/raleigh-international

The Sturmey-Archer 8-speed is a good choice for small-wheel bikes,
like my Raleigh Twenty:

http://sheldonbrown.org/raleigh-twenty

However, I wouldn't recommend it for a bike with full-sized wheels,
due to its peculiar gearing.

Also, the Nexus 8 shifts quite a lot better. Actually, the Nexus 8 is
the best-shifting bicycle gear system I have ever experienced.

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Regarding the Nexus 8 spacing, you've said "without brake and with a thin locknut a Nexus 8 is 123mm." Could you tell me which model number of Nexus 8 you're referring to? Do I have to buy one of the models with a roller or coaster brake, then remove the brake mechanism to get the extra clearance? If I can, I want to use the V-brake model, which is only offered in 132mm or 135mm, according to the Shimano website.

https://bikeshed.johnhoogstrate.nl/b...fine_inter_11/

here is a good spot to see how someone fit the Alfine 11 in there