Messin' with the Lambert (again)
01-18-18 | 10:50 AM
#26
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01-19-18 | 12:49 AM
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The only thing that would make it better for me would be a grip shift. 
Kind of a moot point with the Alfine 8 which, AFAIK, only works with the original (lame) trigger shifters that Shimano packs with them, or the J-tek barcon, like the one I have on my bike. If there is a grip shifter that will index with this hub, I don't know of it. If it exists, I'd like it slightly more that the trigger shifter, maybe.
For the record, the IGH added about 2.5 lbs to my otherwise lightweight bike. Part of that, no doubt, is the rims, which are very stout. Ditto the Vittoria Randonneur Cross tires. The bike sits at about 28 lbs, with fenders.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
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01-19-18 | 03:36 AM
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Ugh. Grip shifts are OK, but only on flat bars, which in my stable means exactly one bike.
Kind of a moot point with the Alfine 8 which, AFAIK, only works with the original (lame) trigger shifters that Shimano packs with them, or the J-tek barcon, like the one I have on my bike. If there is a grip shifter that will index with this hub, I don't know of it. If it exists, I'd like it slightly more that the trigger shifter, maybe.
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Kind of a moot point with the Alfine 8 which, AFAIK, only works with the original (lame) trigger shifters that Shimano packs with them, or the J-tek barcon, like the one I have on my bike. If there is a grip shifter that will index with this hub, I don't know of it. If it exists, I'd like it slightly more that the trigger shifter, maybe.
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The hub on my folding bike, I think, is called Alfine; again, grip shifter.
01-20-18 | 01:47 PM
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Oh, it exists all right. At least for the Nexus 8 hub, which is the she hub, isn't it? That's what I had on my Trek 720 at one point. I tried a couple different ways to put the grip shifter on a drop bar. It can be done, but not elegantly.
The hub on my folding bike, I think, is called Alfine; again, grip shifter.
The hub on my folding bike, I think, is called Alfine; again, grip shifter.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
