Originally Posted by uprightbent
The Rohloff might not be that much heavier when compared to the complete package of traditional shifters, cassette, etc. Check the Thorn website
http://www.sjscycles.com/thornwebsite/raventour.html
and see the clever photo of their hub in a scale. Yes is is pricey but quite innovative. About a $1,000 I think compared to the $200 Nexus. Go with the Nexus 8 that has the red line around the hub, its the premium version which is about 10oz. lighter with improved needle bearings.
Dos anyone know where to get a Thorn in the US?
My Nexus 8 has been awsome on a Breezer Uptown 8. Not fast. Not light. Just great all-around.
Well, I have no clue what they are comparing the Rohloff to in that photo. Anyway, the Rohloff is about 1.3 lbs heavier than an XT drivetrain setup (see here:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...=rohloff+weigh ).
I have the Nexus 8 premium sitting in front of me and total weight (hub, all necessary parts, and twist shifter) comes to 1960g, a little more than 1lb heavier than an XT setup.
Even though I'm a recovering weight weenine, I feel the Rohloff is an option I want to explore.
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