Woaw so many high quality replies overnight, thanks guys! Really great!


Sorry for all the "complaining" before, but it actually really lifted me up last night. I just loved that old bike and it never had any of these problems you see. I guess the new one is just more sensitive and I need to get over it.

The gear hub is pretty much this one, if anybody still has any ideas. I guess I will check the cable adjustment regularly. Put a flashlight in my shed.

I can't remember any chain noise/problems really, but at least I know how to recognize rust earlier now. The weather here in Berlin has been very wet since I got the bike basically. How should I dry it? Just towel the hub and gear every evening and some quick lubing?

I'll ask the LBS to check all the spokes this time.

About the "smashing" lol, it doesn't add speed but it does create torque which is what I need in the city with all the red lights. However lately I've been trying an all around torque and I noticed the hub skips don't cause such a huge aftermath (still scary as hell though), and it also generates a ton of torque. Just have to get some muscles in different places. Now I finally know why some people have pedals that stick to your feet.


Thanks for helping a n00b! Here's a star: ☆

Antoon