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Hi STW,
Is there much difference in performance/functionality between the two? Is the nexus hub ideal for MTB duties or more for commuting?
Anything I should be aware of with Nexus 7spd hubs? Can I use a regular XT shifter or the specific nexus/Afine unit?
Many thanks, JT
you mean alfine v rohloff?
the nexus seals are not for mtb - basically the alfine is a beefed up nexus.
the alfine is 1/2 pound lighter than the rohloff, costs a third of the price and has 8 gears v 14.
at present you have to use the alfine specific shifter, which is still better than the twist grip for rohloff.
ive been running my alfine for a year with no probs.
Much as I think the Rohloff is too expensive, I also think the Alfine is too cheap, or will be very expensive to maintian IMHO
G'day jontawn,bin looking at internal hubs to.
The alfine's 8 speed disk bolt up hub,1825g,307% variation(1x9)
rohloff,14speed 519% (27speed system)qr hub.
rohloff's about x4 the cost of alfine & at least 2/3 times better IMHO,
you also need to use the alfine trigger shifter.
Rohloff on 2 bikes here & it only just has enough high to low gear range for me - the alfine nexus is much less & would not be anywhere near enough for what I need.
It has been very reliable & the twist sifter is OK after getting used to it.
Thanks for the swift replies!
My intentions were for the hub to be used on a commuter bike, so minimal fuss required!
The hub and shifter are free (I'm at a friends in Holland).... I'd quite like a rohloff, but not sure whether the circa 1k price tag can be justified!?
Alfine is made for commuting so grab it!
you will need a chain tensioner if you don't have horizontal drop-outs or
eccentric bb.
A rohloff would be total overkill for a commuting-only bike - unless you have a big pot of money that you are desperate to get rid of 😉