The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
MrsMiggins said:
Bought myself a Cube Editor for riding to work - 11 speed alfine and gates carbon drive. Loving it so far, but the huge bruise on my right leg suggests I need to buy pedals and shoes; maybe some DMR platform pedals and some non-spd shoes to match.
What do you think of the Alfine? I have an 8spd on one bike and I'm not convinced the weight penalty is worth it over a regular derailleur.Herman Toothrot said:
What do you think of the Alfine? I have an 8spd on one bike and I'm not convinced the weight penalty is worth it over a regular derailleur.
TBH the real weight penalty is me, hence the cycling to work! I like the ease of having the hub - getting rid of the chain is a real benefit to me as I can't be bothered indexing gears, lubing the chain etc. I just want to get up, ride to work, ride home and not have to do much more than put air in the tyres.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff