Originally Posted by
CEBEP
Thanks. This hub in this configuration seem to be available with Starbike only, which might be normal as it’s made in Germany. Do you think there are other hub alternatives that can available, say in US?
My understanding is for the hub to fit it needs to be XDR, 135mm 32 holes and be 5mm quick release?
Considering the price of these components the Alfine 11 hub should already be a cheaper upgrade soliton.
Yes, it must be 135mm 32 holes and 5mm quick release. The Hope RS4 centerlock is also a solution, it also exists in 135mm QR4.
The problem is that current new bikes do not use very often 135mm spacing and QR5mm anymore so finding a rear hub in stock in this dimension isn't easy but most shops in Europe can order a hub directly from Tune (its what Starbike does, as you can see most variant of the Tune hub aren't in stock)..
The behavior of the Alfine 11 is very different than the behavior of a derailleur transmission, you cannot change gears while pedaling, its has a lower efficiency and its heavier.
The only internal gear hub that has an efficiency close to a derailleur and allow to change gears while pedaling is the Rohloff.