The Sturmey Archer hub doesn't require any special fittings on the frame--it basically goes in and out just like a fixed/ss wheel. The only added items are the shifter cable, which doesn't require tools to remove, and the anti-rotation washers on the axle. Shift into the highest gear (to take tension out of the cable), unhook the cable from the hub, and proceed as usual.
--Eric [email protected] www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Feb 18, 2010, at 8:46 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Jim: > > What is the process for changing an Alfine equipped wheel? > > When I had the Rohloff equipped bike changing the wheels was the least > of my problems. The cables attached to the hub throug some sort of > easy off device. With OEM Rohloff drop outs anyway, removing the > wheel from that point on was not any more difficult than removing a > traditional hub and cassette wheel. > > On the other hand, what should have been simple issues given the > engineering of the hub - ie seals that worked and finding Rohloff > approved oil - turned into such a hassle I wound up getting rid of the > blasted bike. And it was a real beauty. > > On Feb 18, 8:43 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <[email protected]> > wrote: >> Mountain bikers may use the Alfine, except that the dérailleurs they >> have been using work really well and don't complicate wheel removal >> and reinstall. I've installed and removed Alfine wheels probably 50 >> times, and I still think it's a hassle. >> In my opinion, the Nexus/Alfine hubs are at their best on Big Dummies >> and other cargo bikes. Being able to shift while stopped is a real >> advantage with a heavy load of cargo. >> >> On Feb 18, 8:32 am, Kris <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Sounds like Shimano to me. The 8 speed Alfine with a disc brake >>> option was/is begging to be used by mountain bikers. >> >>> On Feb 18, 8:50 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> The tech told me that IGHs are for "cruisers >> >>>> and other low-torque applications".- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > --Eric [email protected] www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
