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04-07-19, 10:43 AM
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Thanks for that info. I was guessing Shimano IGHs but wasn't certain. What are the differences between an Alfine and a Nexus hub?
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04-07-19, 11:07 AM
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Hi, if you refer to the 8-speed versions, my Birdy mounts the "Premium" Nexus 8 hub (model with the red band), in this case essentially the difference is that the Alfine 8 has high end finiture and can fit disks; for more infos: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/nexus8.shtml
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05-10-19, 04:46 PM
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I was in Ocean City Maryland and talked to another old guy with a folder, We toured (and talked folders). Good time.
Bayside, looking over Assawoman Bay at West Ocean City, MD
Bayside, looking over Assawoman Bay at West Ocean City, MD
05-10-19, 04:48 PM
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It's a chain, but it has the chain cover that the Speed Uno came with. I just converted it to a 3 speed Shimano Nexus hub,...coaster brake to keep it original. Quite a solid riding bike.
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05-10-19, 04:58 PM
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A little afternoon ride on my TernJoeP24,...what a smooth ride!
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05-13-19, 06:00 PM
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Not to thrilled about using a handle bar bag. Makes the steering real quick.
Out on an errand. Had to stop for some java!
05-17-19, 06:03 PM
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Downtube Mini by the bay yesterday evening,...
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05-18-19, 03:23 PM
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Weather has been weird but got one pretty nice day on the water...BF pakiT @ Richmond end of the SF Bay bike trail.
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05-18-19, 07:06 PM
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05-21-19, 03:14 PM
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i have mine xrf8 for about 2.000km and its becoming very nice and stable. still the wezing sound but very nice hub.
i guess after 300km your hub will be mutch better.
05-21-19, 04:20 PM
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I've ordered a set of cone wrenches, and I'm going to ever so slightly adjust the cone nuts on the hub. The drag is so bad I slow down going down short hills. I think this, plus riding it a bit more, should do the trick.
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05-22-19, 12:38 PM
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You think the cone nuts are overtight, tds?
i need to replace most of the front end of my i4, after the Mezzo released the front wheel on me last week; sending me over the handlebars.
it still runs, but I can feel it's not as free as it was- the wheel is out of true, and the front QR took a dent...
i need to replace most of the front end of my i4, after the Mezzo released the front wheel on me last week; sending me over the handlebars.
it still runs, but I can feel it's not as free as it was- the wheel is out of true, and the front QR took a dent...
05-22-19, 02:21 PM
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You think the cone nuts are overtight, tds?
i need to replace most of the front end of my i4, after the Mezzo released the front wheel on me last week; sending me over the handlebars.
it still runs, but I can feel it's not as free as it was- the wheel is out of true, and the front QR took a dent...
i need to replace most of the front end of my i4, after the Mezzo released the front wheel on me last week; sending me over the handlebars.
it still runs, but I can feel it's not as free as it was- the wheel is out of true, and the front QR took a dent...
Sorry to hear about your accident. I like the mezzo, but too high maintenance for my tastes. And the wheel coming loose sounds more like a safety problem to me. Did you check out the mezzo thread? They're the people who can give you some advice on what to do.
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05-23-19, 10:11 AM
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thanks for coming back to me tds-
the Mezzo isn't the only bike I've got; I'm just riding it at the moment a lot, as I've just got it- yeah; I've seen the dedicated thread and it's my name down as the last poster; from ten days ago! - It's all slowed down a bit in Mezzo land
did you get the cone-nut tool?
the Mezzo isn't the only bike I've got; I'm just riding it at the moment a lot, as I've just got it- yeah; I've seen the dedicated thread and it's my name down as the last poster; from ten days ago! - It's all slowed down a bit in Mezzo land
did you get the cone-nut tool?
05-23-19, 10:37 AM
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thanks for coming back to me tds-
the Mezzo isn't the only bike I've got; I'm just riding it at the moment a lot, as I've just got it- yeah; I've seen the dedicated thread and it's my name down as the last poster; from ten days ago! - It's all slowed down a bit in Mezzo land
did you get the cone-nut tool?
the Mezzo isn't the only bike I've got; I'm just riding it at the moment a lot, as I've just got it- yeah; I've seen the dedicated thread and it's my name down as the last poster; from ten days ago! - It's all slowed down a bit in Mezzo land
did you get the cone-nut tool?
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05-24-19, 01:11 AM
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Hey Linberl-
that pakiT is a peach- how heavy is it?; I really like the stripped down look of it- looks perfect for those trails...
That Dahon is tremendous tds- is that rolling on 16"s?- I love the mudguard!
(I've never thought about hubs freeing-off with age; there's hope for some of the stuff I've got yet!)
that pakiT is a peach- how heavy is it?; I really like the stripped down look of it- looks perfect for those trails...
That Dahon is tremendous tds- is that rolling on 16"s?- I love the mudguard!
(I've never thought about hubs freeing-off with age; there's hope for some of the stuff I've got yet!)
05-24-19, 06:44 AM
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I received the wrenches, adjusted the cone nuts, then realized the brakes were also a bit "off" in the rear, so I adjusted that as well. The bike rides a bit smoother, but the hub still needs a bit of riding time to loosen up. Still too much drag,... If the hub was in a larger sized wheel it would spin better,...but being a 16" wheel it's got less mass to keep it spinning. Kinda reminds me of the NuVinci N360 hub I had on my old Xootr Swift,...I loved the bike, I HATED the hub. Fast, but wayyy too much drag.
glad you find out whats going on before get mad and rid the bike.
05-24-19, 07:21 AM
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