Internal gear hubs or igh are gaining a lot of popularity in the bicycle world taking over the traditional derailleur those who go on biking tours and commutes find it the most helpful.
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With an internal gear hub you enjoy the consistency because you change the gear ratio of the bike.
The inter 8 hub also incorporates a closer gear ratio allowing a more efficient and comfortable pedaling cadence.
A shimano nexus or alfine costs as much as an entire mid range derailleur groupset at around 200 400.
A shimano nexus internal gear hub provides a good range of gears that would rival a traditional 10 12 speed derailleur gear system.
Sturmey archer x rd3 rear 3 speed 36h 70mm drum brake hub internal gear bike.
Shimano 3 speed hub internal complete ratchet planet cage 3219017 vintage.
The heart of the alfine component group the s7001 8 speed internal hub offers wide range gearing with the simplicity of shimano s everything inside design.
The center lock rotor mount gives you the option of running disc brakes or you can choose traditional rim.
Featuring a gates belt drive system mated with shimano s 8 speed internal gear alfine hub the verge is a super portable super commuter with a gear range sure to get riders up any city incline.
With lighting front and rear courtesy of valo an extra long wheelbase for stability and 20in wheels wrapped in wide schwalbe big apple tires it s.
Internal gear hub cons.
The gates carbon belt drive system is used along with shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 45mm wide puncture proof kenda tyres.