Internal Hub Gears
04-28-08, 08:12 AM
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Internal Hub Gears
I'm wondering if anyone here has a list of manufacturers who produce a bike with an internal gear hub. I'm thinking of possibly getting something in the future (a whole new bike) and having a list of where to start would help.
Thanks for any help,
Wes
Thanks for any help,
Wes
04-28-08, 10:57 AM
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A lot of manufacturers do, but you need to narrow down your style./ Do you want a low cost 3 speed, a high-zoot 14gear Rohloff or something inbetween (5,7,8). Relaxed short-range utility, sporty urban transport or rugged touring style?
Ive been looking for a sporty 8speed with disk brakes (Shimano Alfine):
Giant Escape R-Sub Zero
Dahon cadenza
Brodie
If you forgoe disc brakes then Bianchi Cameleonte
keywords for a search are Nexus, Alfine, Rohloff, SRAM.
Ive been looking for a sporty 8speed with disk brakes (Shimano Alfine):
Giant Escape R-Sub Zero
Dahon cadenza
Brodie
If you forgoe disc brakes then Bianchi Cameleonte
keywords for a search are Nexus, Alfine, Rohloff, SRAM.
04-28-08, 11:22 AM
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A lot of manufacturers do, but you need to narrow down your style./ Do you want a low cost 3 speed, a high-zoot 14gear Rohloff or something inbetween (5,7,8). Relaxed short-range utility, sporty urban transport or rugged touring style?
Ive been looking for a sporty 8speed with disk brakes (Shimano Alfine):
Giant Escape R-Sub Zero
Dahon cadenza
Brodie
If you forgoe disc brakes then Bianchi Cameleonte
keywords for a search are Nexus, Alfine, Rohloff, SRAM.
Ive been looking for a sporty 8speed with disk brakes (Shimano Alfine):
Giant Escape R-Sub Zero
Dahon cadenza
Brodie
If you forgoe disc brakes then Bianchi Cameleonte
keywords for a search are Nexus, Alfine, Rohloff, SRAM.
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From a cost and reliablity stand point nothing beat a 3sp. English type
city bike. Raleigh made millions of them so a used bike should be easy
to find. For the most part any 3spd bike is almost bulletproof for utility
uses.
Here's proof that 3 sps are durable. This one is a repainted 45 year old example!
https://ramblingjackslaboratory.blogs...d-and-its.html
city bike. Raleigh made millions of them so a used bike should be easy
to find. For the most part any 3spd bike is almost bulletproof for utility
uses.
Here's proof that 3 sps are durable. This one is a repainted 45 year old example!
https://ramblingjackslaboratory.blogs...d-and-its.html
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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There a bunch of them out there. Are you looking for a City Bike with the upright riding position or something a bit sportier?
In the City Bike category you have:
Redline R530
Specialized Globe
Biria
KHS Green
Breezer
Schwinn Coffee
These are just the ones I can remember off the top of my head. I know there are many more. Finally the market is starting to catch up! Most if not all of the ones listed above come with fenders, some with racks and even some with built in lighting systems.
I have ordered Redline R530 and will post a review when I get it and have a few miles on it.
Aaron
In the City Bike category you have:
Redline R530
Specialized Globe
Biria
KHS Green
Breezer
Schwinn Coffee
These are just the ones I can remember off the top of my head. I know there are many more. Finally the market is starting to catch up! Most if not all of the ones listed above come with fenders, some with racks and even some with built in lighting systems.
I have ordered Redline R530 and will post a review when I get it and have a few miles on it.
Aaron
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"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
