Winter Cycling - Rohloff hubs and freezing temps

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sydney_b

11-29-05, 06:04 AM

Anyone here regularly using a rohloff, or other internally geared hub, in freezing temps? If yes, how is the performance?

/s

PaulH

11-29-05, 08:07 AM

I've used a Nexus-7 hub for four years and over 10,000 miles. I'd guess about 2,000 miles of that was subfreezing. No problems with the hub, although the shifter cables can take on moisture and become stuck. I'd suggest changing the cables every few years. The hub itself is wonderful in the winter.

Paul

sydney_b

11-29-05, 09:06 AM

Thank you much for your feedback. That was just what I was hoping to hear.

lala

11-29-05, 09:33 AM

Can you use a front derailleur/front gears with such a hub?

andygates

11-29-05, 11:15 AM

Yes if you fit a tension swingarm.

lala

11-29-05, 11:25 AM

Thinking of one for my xtracycle. I love the idea...but that bike needs more than 7-8 gears! Thanks.

Coda1

11-29-05, 06:51 PM

lala, The Rohloff has 14 gears covering the same gear ratios as a standard bicycle.