Are Alfine gears any good?
Our review The Alfine hub gear is the upgraded counterpart to Shimano’s successful Nexus hub. It’s smoother, has a higher-quality feel and looks to be robust enough to go for years. There’s a certain beauty about internally geared hubs; they might be heavier but the bonus is their easy-to-live-with nature.
Is Alfine 11 reliable?
However, Alfine 11 reliability reports still seem to be rather mixed; some people appear to have no problems whilst one person has worked their way through at least five different hubs under warranty.
How does a 3 speed hub work?
Three speed hubs use a planetary gear system to achieve a gear ratio between the sprocket and the wheel. In this gear system the sun gear is fixed in place while the planet carier is rotated. This causes the planet gears to rotate which in turn causes the ring gear to rotate. The rider selects a speed using a shifter.
What is internal gear?
Internal Gears are gear teeth generated in the internal diameter of a cylinder while external gears have the gear teeth generated on the outside diameter of the component. An internal gear can also be called a ring gear.
How long do hub gears last?
They often last many years without any maintenance. These basic hubs may last 50,000 Km without any service. Higher-end oil-based internal gear hubs like the Rohloff and Shimano Alfine require regular oil changes to keep them running smoothly.
Are hub gears heavy?
Hub gears tend to be a bit heavier than derailleur gears, and it’s noticeable because all the weight is in one lump. This doesn’t really matter for commuting.
What type of sprocket does the Alfine 11-speed hub use?
The Alfine 11-speed hub uses 3-lug sprockets common to many brands, 16 teeth and up. The sprocket supplied with this hub has a chain guide plate attached, which will help keep a loose chain from coming off and potentially damaging the shifting parts. This sprocket works with any derailer chain except for the narrowest (10-speed and up).
What is the gear range of the Shimano Alfine inter 11?
The Shimano Alfine Inter 11 has a total gear range of 409% spread out over 11 gears. It does not have a gear with a 1:1 ratio. The steps between each gear are almost equal, except the lowest gear, the step is almost twice as big, so it acts as a “granny” gear for climbing steep inclines. The Shimano Alfine Inter 11 comes in different versions:
What kind of rider is the Alfine 11 for?
Urban riders, for sure. It’s no coincidence that our first Alfine 11 test rig was an urban bike because it ticks the boxes for city riding: low maintenance, clean lines.
Should you buy the Alfine 11 hub gear?
Alfine 11 sets the bar higher for affordable hub gears, but it’s not quite ready for the switch to fast road riding All the deals displayed on our review pages are pulled from a constantly updating database feed of the best affiliate deals available.