Advantages: Slick and user-friendly. Protected from the elements. Only little adjustment needed Disadvantages: Less ratios than dérailleur gears
...just posted an opinion on Shimano cycle gears a month or so and here I am again, posting another. “What gives?” I hear those of you that actually give ‘a monkey’s’ asking.
Ah well, the first time it was because I am building myself a new bike. Now, it’s because my two sheds don’t look anywhere near full yet, and because I can’t turn down a tasty bargain, courtesy of e-Bay.
Anyway, some people are three-car families; I’m a three-biker, so what?
... ...of dumping the chain.
SHIMANO NEXUS
This is where Shimano Nexus hub-gears come into their own for commuting purposes. Not only do they possess all the good old Sturmey-Archer attributes of user-friendliness, but they also have ‘enough’ gear ratios, 7 or 8 to be precise, with more on the way, it’s reputed.
The bike I bought has a Nexus 7-speed gear mechanism, combined with a self-contained rear hub brake. The latter is still hand-controlled unlike ...
BNibbles 15.04.2004
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Quick review of Shimano Nexus Hub Gears
Now done 600 miles on my Nexus geared bike. It has become my favourite bike out of the 4 I own. Gears and hub brakes are really good. Had my 1st puncture last week but was able to repair without removing the rear wheel. Still can't remove rear wheel without the instructions to hand. That would be the only problem with the system. I get the odd clunk when changing from 4th to 5th gear but that's about it. Am really pleased with the whole gear/brake system and every time I go to get the bike out I look at them all and choose the Nexus every time! ...
rossmax 03.08.2008
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