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Old 09-12-09, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dmnobrien
Vik, thanks for your IGH wisdom. Your blog was the first place I saw a Season Tikit.

From the BF page, it looks like they're offering the Red Band Nexus 8. Not sure if they offer the Alfine. How would you compare the Red Band to the Alfine?
Well on paper the Alfine is a superior hub, but I'm not sure if I could tell the difference from the saddle. All the bikes I have Nexus 8 or Alfine hubs in are quite different so it's hard to compare.

I'd probably hold out for the Alfine. I'd be surprised if BF wouldn't build you a Season Tikit with an Alfine if you asked nicely.
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