Shimano Alfine group

[donnamb]

It would be nice to know when these hubs will be available for sale in North America - both the individual hub and manufactured bikes that will feature them. It seems strange, but a great many North American transportational cyclists ride in rainy and/or wintry climates. We would like to be able to have disc brakes. :)

[Brian]

I sent an email directly to Shimano. If they don't respond, I will ask them at Interbike, if I get a chance.

[arborohs]

will Sturmey-Archer (sunrace) reproduce the ASC or any fixed gear hub?

[Brian]

will Sturmey-Archer (sunrace) reproduce the ASC or any fixed gear hub?

Actually, that would be the topic of another thread. And I have a current contact for them. :D

[Brian]

According to Leo of Shimano's Bicycle Components Division, Alfine is coming to the US on completes next year, and will be available for purchase separately in spring 2008.

[McDave]

According to Leo of Shimano's Bicycle Components Division, Alfine is coming to the US on completes next year, and will be available for purchase separately in spring 2008.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=55625&d=1191026272 (http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=55625&d=1191026272)

I'm a trend setter! (sorta) http://buggytexas.com/highsierra.html :)

[Ziemas]

For those who can't wait Alfine can be bought now in Europe. The following site ships to the US. Convert to dollars and take off 18% (no VAT outside the EU) for the North American price.

http://bike-components.de/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=492d56d77cc793a22fda481ee0948c8e&keywords=alfine&x=0&y=0

[carlton]

According to Leo of Shimano's Bicycle Components Division, Alfine is coming to the US on completes next year, and will be available for purchase separately in spring 2008.

Please ask him why Shimano doesn't make a brifter or shifter that will mount on road bars for the nexus/alfine group. Please, nobody chime in about the hub-bub adapter.