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10-11-10, 11:22 AM
Hi all, (my first MTB post)
I have a Nashbar Single Speed 29er, and I want to upgrade to an Alfine IGH. I have been shopping around for the best deal and have come across a couple of options and wanted to get some opinions of some more experienced people.
http://www.bikesonline.com/alfine-sgs501-36h-disc-brake-8-spd-internal-hub-black.htm
Does anybody know the reputation of bikesonline.com? There are a handful of bad reviews at MTBR and was wondering if any of you had similar or better experiences.
http://aebike.com/product/handspun-pavement-series-2-rear-alfine-i-8-velocity-dyad-black-reflective-sku-we7247-qc30.htm.
This a 32h hub and I would like to keep a 36h, but the hub/wheel combo is about the same price as the hub alone on amazon. I was wondering though how wide of a tire can reasonably be put on a "road" wheel, could I reinstall the 2.1" tire that came with the bike?
Thanks for the help.
I have a Nashbar Single Speed 29er, and I want to upgrade to an Alfine IGH. I have been shopping around for the best deal and have come across a couple of options and wanted to get some opinions of some more experienced people.
http://www.bikesonline.com/alfine-sgs501-36h-disc-brake-8-spd-internal-hub-black.htm
Does anybody know the reputation of bikesonline.com? There are a handful of bad reviews at MTBR and was wondering if any of you had similar or better experiences.
http://aebike.com/product/handspun-pavement-series-2-rear-alfine-i-8-velocity-dyad-black-reflective-sku-we7247-qc30.htm.
This a 32h hub and I would like to keep a 36h, but the hub/wheel combo is about the same price as the hub alone on amazon. I was wondering though how wide of a tire can reasonably be put on a "road" wheel, could I reinstall the 2.1" tire that came with the bike?
Thanks for the help.