What are my options for shifting an Alfine 8 when I have drop bars. Trying to find a solution that the Mrs (not a regular) rider would get on with.
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I did it using a Travel Agent to alter the cable pull, and used a standard bar-end shifter on this one.
That Versa is your lot, unless you want to go for bar end shifters with the correct pull ratio (J-Tek etc).
EDIT: or convert the pull ratio yourself.... 😉
Electronic Alfine shifters were announced a few weeks ago by Shimano. Assume both for 8 & 11.
Electronic Alfine shifters were announced a few weeks ago by Shimano. Assume both for 8 & 11
Retro-fittable too - can't wait, my Versa-11's are feeling a bit tired already.....
Electronic alfine, where where where
Di2 Alfine will be available in 8 and 11 speed but it is not retro fittable on non-electronic hubs.
Di2 Alfine will be available in 8 and 11 speed but it is not retro fittable on non-electronic hubs.
Balls 🙁 Clearly misread the road.cc article from earlier in the year... When is Di2 ALfine 11 due to land/rough price for hub/shifter/harness/battery?
Bugger, I was looking forward to some electric shifters
had a j tek shifter on mine nicely made but of kit. better than the versa's imo - i sold them on without fitting them