Nexus 8 for touring
03-03-09, 11:15 AM
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Nexus 8 for touring
I know there's been a lot of talk about the Rohloff for touring, but if you had a reasonably flat tour would you attempt it with a Nexus 8?
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Yes. My touring bike now has a Nexus 8 hub, with a gear range very similar to what it had when I rode it over the Rockies in 1983. Actually, the Nexus' range is a tiny bit wider. I also have it set up lower, because my riding style has, uh, matured.
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Oh yes, no problems at all. I have done many short and long tours (off road/trails, Blue Ridge Parkway, etc...) with my Shimano Alfine (newer model Nexus-8). Don't sweat it. Remember that you can change the cog on it if you need lower or higher gearing. I ride mine everyday with 38/19, but when I did the Blue Ridge Parkway, I switched to 38/23.
03-04-09, 07:43 AM
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Oh yes, no problems at all. I have done many short and long tours (off road/trails, Blue Ridge Parkway, etc...) with my Shimano Alfine (newer model Nexus-8). Don't sweat it. Remember that you can change the cog on it if you need lower or higher gearing. I ride mine everyday with 38/19, but when I did the Blue Ridge Parkway, I switched to 38/23.
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Is this on one of the folding bikes?
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If you are planning for a tour, wheel size is a factor on gearing and we do not know your wheel size. Is the tour planned on flat terrain or hilly? How heavy is your load?
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HI, I will be touring in Ontario Canada which has flat and steep rolling hills. The last ride I did with a 21 gear derailleur on a norco 26" with similar bike weight. I was using easiest gear at certain points to get up the inclines and hardest gear on the way down. This trip my ride is either going to be a 700c with shimano 8 IGH or a Nexus 7 on 26" wheels. I will be loaded front and back - tent, supplies, etc. for a month ride. I reckon with self around 250lbs (I'm 180lb) on bike. Thanks
