SRAM Automatix with disc brake
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SRAM Automatix with disc brake
Does this actually exist? According to the website, it does, but my local shop says they can't order it. When I searched a little more, I found a link to a German site that sells an adapter. While I'm all for expanding international trade, I'd prefer the actual factory model, if there is such a thing. So, has anyone actually seen one in the wild?
Sorry, I know this isn't really mechanic related. I just couldn't think of a better forum to ask in.
Sorry, I know this isn't really mechanic related. I just couldn't think of a better forum to ask in.
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IIRC we chased this a couple of years ago. I guess nothing much has changed.
Yep.
AFAIK SRAM's IGH business is run out of a backroom in Schweinfurt. SRAM's USA office acts like they're not aware the corporation is additionally in the IGH business. They don't market 'em, they don't support 'em, they don't bring 'em to the trade shows.
Search a little more and you'll find German shops that offer the 'actual factory model'.
Yep.
...my local shop says they can't order it.
When I searched a little more, I found a link to a German site that sells an adapter.
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Thanks so much for the info. My son has his heart set on this particular hub, and I promised a wheel build if I can find one.
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Possibly the small print says it all
Some variations of this product featured on this page are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as original equipment only. See your dealer for details.
I've seen the hub on bikes, but possibly they don't offer it in the aftermarket for whatever reason. Keep searching and asking, and possibly a dealer can get on by special request, or as a service item to "replace a damaged one that came on a bike".
Some variations of this product featured on this page are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as original equipment only. See your dealer for details.
I've seen the hub on bikes, but possibly they don't offer it in the aftermarket for whatever reason. Keep searching and asking, and possibly a dealer can get on by special request, or as a service item to "replace a damaged one that came on a bike".
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There are a couple of german websites selling these online. Google translate required.
There are also a couple of shops listing them on ebay.
I have one ordered.
There are also a couple of shops listing them on ebay.
I have one ordered.
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