Originally Posted by
Dahon.Steve
There is no dent because most people ride department store bikes with cheap derealluers. However, Shimano 8 and 7 speed hubs corner the market and 99% of all hub bikes (Above 3 speed) are using the Nexus.
Yes. Shimano has a huge European market for the Nexus and Alfine. It shouldn't be too hard for them to capture a large part of the touring market as well.
Originally Posted by
Dahon.Steve
I don't see this hub having any effect on the price of the Rohloff due to the fact the Europeans protect their industries with high import duties. Therefore, the Rohloff will aways have a market in Europe even if people stop buying it in the U.S. I do not consider import duties a bad thing because it's important to protect jobs.
Are the import duties on bike parts that high? I was under the impression it was only a few percent.