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May not be scientifically valid, but I've driven hub-geared bikes daily for years at a time without any problems at all. Usually the bikerack I store the bike e
by hubgeardriver 2y ago
May not be scientifically valid, but I've driven hub-geared bikes daily for years at a time without any problems at all. Usually the bikerack I store the bike ends up being stolen before the bike has to be repaired
- shiroiushi 2y agoFrom what I've read about the well-known commercial ones (namely Rohloff), basically the tradeoff seems to be that they're very reliable (thanks to the enclosed, sealed design), and have the nice feature of being able to change gears when not moving, in exchange for greater weight, a more limited gear ratio range, a little less efficiency, and a much greater cost.
- iggldiggl 2y agoRohloff (or similar ones) is the luxury model if you really want the same gear ratio range as a derailleur gear, but with a hub gear, or respectively the maximum possible efficiency possible with a hub gear. For regular everyday city biking something like a Shimano hub gear still works well enough, and much more reasonably priced. You lose some gear ratio range and a bit of efficiency, but it's still very reliable.