Cycling - Shimano internals.

Gramaisc

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henryscat said:
Gramaisc said:
Is it one of those Shimano Nexus 7/8 speed hubs? I quite fancy that system. I once took a Sturmey Archer apart and had quite a few bits left over when I'd put it back together, but it worked perfectly for years afterwards..
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Yep, Nexus 7 speed, on one of these: http://www.dawescycles.com/p-429-geneva-gents.aspx

Top marks go to Specialized shop on Eastgate Street who were brilliant and very helpful, so will be going back there.
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How do you get on with it? Do you find the range wide enough? Stafford's not so hilly, I suppose.

How long / how far since you got it? Is it reliable?


I quite like the idea of the internal brakes as well.
 
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What about fixing punctures or changing tyres? Easy enough job? :v:

Am tempted by nexus/alfine also - especially being able to change gear whilst stationary.

Having to take a bike to a bike shop because you need new tyres however is a bit off-putting - i may not be Bicycle Repair Man but that should be easy.
 
Gramaisc

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I've had a bit of a look at them and wouldn't anticipate there being much more to it than a bit of adjustment of the cable after replacement - but I could be wrong.
 
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You would think it should be reasonably easy - after all, rear wheel punctures are not exactly uncommon - otherwise they would be more a liability than a selling point.

How much of "a bit of adjustment of the cable" would be necessary with a simple tool kit in the middle of nowhere would give me pause.

Where be that henryscat to tell us more?
 
Gramaisc

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Withnail said:
How much of "a bit of adjustment of the cable" would be necessary with a simple tool kit in the middle of nowhere would give me pause.
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The 'tool kit' necessary to adjust the similar, if somewhat simpler, Sturmey Archer arrangement consisted of two hands, each with at least a finger and opposable thumb.

This implies that a hand-adjustment upon replacement is all that should be necessary.
 
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Gramaisc said:
This implies that a hand-adjustment upon replacement is all that should be necessary.
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A quick hand-job in the middle of nowhere and you're good to go - nice.

You could even be 'accidentally dogged' in the process.
 
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I wonder if a 'dogging gear' is part of the engagement process in the Shimano Nexus system.

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You can have no idea what I had to view to find that..
 
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