For all of you, lovers of the Shimano Alfine hub gears

[daniel.weck]

It has been mentioned several times on here that a lightweight hybrid bike with "maintenance-free" rear hub gear + front Tongxin hub motor and small battery pack is indeed a very desirable setup for fast commuting.

The Shimano Alfine 9 gears is known for its good range and smooth action. Well, apparently a 409% range 11 gears version is in the pipeline (it should cost about 300 Euros):

-UPDATE- review here: Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub - the car park test + now with video added | road.cc | The website for pedal powered people: Road cycling, commuting, leisure cycling and racing

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[Artstu]

Nice picture Dan

You do realise someone has beaten you to it?

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/5380-new-11-speed-shimano-hub-gear.html

 

[eddieo]

300 euro thats £260. the alfine 8 is about £120? So thats a lot more money for 3 extra gears....

 

[daniel.weck]

You do realise someone has beaten you to it?

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/5380-new-11-speed-shimano-hub-gear.html

Damn ! Thank you for the heads-up, and sorry for the double-post !

 

[jerrysimon]

It has been mentioned several times on here that a lightweight hybrid bike with "maintenance-free" rear hub gear + front Tongxin hub motor and small battery pack is indeed a very desirable setup for fast commuting.

Ooo I see a group buy for Tongxins and A123 packs looming

Regards

Jerry