Cyclocross - IGH for cyclocross

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jamesss

09-16-10, 09:50 AM

Does it make sense to use an Alfine hub on a cyclocross bike?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-Alfine-8-speed-SG-S501-Rear-Wheel-NO-RESERVE-/260661993741?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb0aa610d#ht_541wt_1139

OnTheRivet

09-16-10, 10:08 AM

Those things are so heavy....half my bikes weight.

fietsbob

09-16-10, 10:49 AM

Course dependant..

If you got no big run ups, Because the portage may be a bit of work ,
but just a quick barrier leap shouldn't be too much ..

Maybe one of those 3 speed fixie hubs? as I read they are Direct in high,
the other 2 are reduction gears..
to get over modest hills..