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Wheel Kit: Shimano Alfine 8-Speed Transmission
This kit comes with everything you need to upgrade your trike with the Shimano Alfine Hub. This kit comes with: Shimano Alfine Hub laced with Velocity AeroHeat Rim Alfine Mounting kit with vertical lock washers Schwalbe liner 21T sprocket (other sizes can be specified) Nexus Revo shifter (JTek Bar End Shifter also available) Features: 8-speed Internal Hub Gear Disc Brake capatible with adapter Highest Shimano internal hub efficiency Double roller clutch engagement for smoother, quieter shifting Center Lock disc brake rotor mount Close Ratio Wide-Range gearing Improved Sealing Robust Construction With 21T rear cog - gearing equivalent to 13-39T cassette Black color Note: If you will be using this wheel kit on a trike with a triple chainring front derailleur setup we recommend pairing it with the Alfine chain tensioner. New Option: We are now offering the JTek bar end shifter as an option for the Alfine and Nexus wheel hubs.
Share your comments below: Installing this in combination with the Schlumpf High Speed drive in the front was an extremely easy upgrade for my Cruiser. The cable connection is very straightforward and the only alignment was a couple of twists at the shifter. I didn't use a tensioner but only slid the boom out about a quarter inch to tighten the chain. Great upgrade if you are thinking of an internal hub. Posted by Gary 02/17/2009 02:24:51 PM I've just bought a Cannodale Bad boy 8 ultra, with alfine 8 speed hub. When setting off from lights in any gear above 4th, I get a lag or spongyness on the pedals as I apply pressure to ride away, even though I haven't changed gear. I get instant traction when setting off in 4th or below. Is this normal? Also when pedaling backwards in 5th and above I get a lot more noise from the hub/rear cog, but when in 4th and below I get near to no noise. Posted by dom 03/24/2009 01:11:40 PM Sounds like you need to check the cable adjustment. Set the shifter to 4th and make sure the yellow lines line up exactly on the hub. 5th gear will feel a little different because it is the 1:1 gear, but you should not feel any squishiness. is there a quick release version? Posted by matoya 07/13/2009 05:31:43 AM No, because of the torque to the axle there is no quick release version. Can you fit the Alfine hub w/ a milled down 16t cog? Posted by Anonymous 07/25/2009 06:52:37 PM Yes, although the 16T sprockets have been hard to come by lately. Can an Alfine hub be fitted with a Sun City Lite rim instead of the Velocity Aeroheat rim? Posted by ron 07/28/2009 11:18:53 PM Sure. Let us know and we can lace it up with any particular rim available. I think we actually laced up some last week with the Sun City Lite rims. Does the Alfine hub need to be lubricated periodically? (like the Rohloff) or is it 100% maintenance free? Posted by ron 08/23/2009 11:14:57 PM For the most part it is maintenance free with only one adjustment setting. It is not user serviceable, but should be rebuilt at the 10,000 mile mark.
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