Comments on: Shimano Alfine Internally Geared 11 Speed http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Alan@EcoVelo http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/comment-page-1/#comment-154136 Alan@EcoVelo Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:47:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=4255#comment-154136 The European release date is set for September 2010. My guess is that it will be a 2011 product here in the U.S. The coolest thing about this hub is that it's supposed to be lubricated with oil like the Rohloff. If so, hub life should be longer, and maintenance should be simpler. Alan@EcoVelo The European release date is set for September 2010. My guess is that it will be a 2011 product here in the U.S. The coolest thing about this hub is that it’s supposed to be lubricated with oil like the Rohloff. If so, hub life should be longer, and maintenance should be simpler.

Alan@EcoVelo

]]> By: rickybobby http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/comment-page-1/#comment-154133 rickybobby Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:28:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=4255#comment-154133 Why are you talking 'bout price and wishing they were "cheaper" If you factor in the durability vs. an external drivetrain, and compare the quality to a full derailleur set-up, I think it is a great bargin! Modern 9 speed mtb groups (which is what you need to compare this to becuase that is what it will replace on most bikes cots easily half that when the chain is shot to replace. Also, hub brakes eliminate wear on the rim. Commuters eat drivetrains and rims at least once a year in all weather commuting. This hub, like all internal gear hubs will save you money in the long run. And time cleaning your drivetrain and rims. Why are you talking ’bout price and wishing they were “cheaper”
If you factor in the durability vs. an external drivetrain, and compare the quality to a full derailleur set-up, I think it is a great bargin!
Modern 9 speed mtb groups (which is what you need to compare this to becuase that is what it will replace on most bikes cots easily half that when the chain is shot to replace. Also, hub brakes eliminate wear on the rim. Commuters eat drivetrains and rims at least once a year in all weather commuting.

This hub, like all internal gear hubs will save you money in the long run. And time cleaning your drivetrain and rims.

]]> By: Dirt McGirt http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/comment-page-1/#comment-154119 Dirt McGirt Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:14:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=4255#comment-154119 Word?! That's awesome!!!! I want! Word?! That’s awesome!!!! I want!

]]> By: Greg http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/comment-page-1/#comment-154115 Greg Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:28:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=4255#comment-154115 Very cool! We are looking forward to using this hub! Very cool! We are looking forward to using this hub!

]]> By: Mark Muller http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/02/03/shimano-alfine-internally-geared-11-speed/comment-page-1/#comment-154111 Mark Muller Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:18:06 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=4255#comment-154111 If only these things were cheaper... That said, I think this is a large enough range that these are going to start showing up on mountain bikes. For most (and I repeat, most) commuters, I don't think these make much difference - the 8 speed units already have a large enough range, and these things are pricey. Commuter style bikes with 8 speed hubs start at around $750 (and if anyone knows of a cheaper one, please show me). How much would changing to one of these hubs add - $100? More? If only these things were cheaper…

That said, I think this is a large enough range that these are going to start showing up on mountain bikes. For most (and I repeat, most) commuters, I don’t think these make much difference – the 8 speed units already have a large enough range, and these things are pricey. Commuter style bikes with 8 speed hubs start at around $750 (and if anyone knows of a cheaper one, please show me). How much would changing to one of these hubs add – $100? More?

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