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06-03-07 | 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by spambait11

I don't know. I can think of a thing or two I'd rather spend $1k on, and a bike hub is not one of them.

Plenty of people are plunking down $1400+ for the Rohlhoff hubs...and IIRC the LIST price on the NuVinci is around $450-$500 very competitive in my opinion. I will be interested to see the durability, serviceability, etc. I can see plenty of uses for it in commuting and commercial uses, and as fuel costs continue to rise I think more people will be turning to bicycles for short haul trips. FWIW I am working towards an xtracycle and the NuVinici would be a good fit for what I have in mind. I was contemplating a Rohloff but the limited availability and the price are a serious consideration.

Aaron

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