Are dynamo hubs good?

Shimano dynamo hubs are also reliable, easily serviceable, and offer excellent performance for the price. In general, Shimano hubs are slightly less efficient than Schmidt SON. Shimano probably makes the best value hubs.

Are hub gears any good?

Generally, hub gears have a long-life span and are usually maintenance free. The advantage of a hub gear is that you can shift gears when stationary. Hub gears also aren’t as efficient as derailleur gears. However, the efficiency of hub gears tends not to deteriorate, and may even get better as the hub wears in.

How do internal-gear hubs shift?

Internally-geared hubs – Internally geared hubs switch gears in an enclosed mechanism by means of planetary gears connected to a shift cable and a shifter. On derailleur bikes: The chain will only shift when pedaling forward. Smooth shifting is dependant on letting off pedal pressure at the time of shifting.

How much power does dynamo produce?

How much power does a generator make?

What does a dynamo hub do?

For those unfamiliar, a dynamo hub is a hub that uses a small internal generator to produce electricity as the bicycle wheel rotates. This electricity powers a light system and can charge a small electronic device with the right setup. You can grab your bike and go with one less thing to worry about.

Is there a hub for the Alfine 11 speed?

The Alfine 11 hub has been with us a few years now, and there is a fair amount of information out there. However unless I’m mistaken, no-one has yet put in simple terms how the hub generates the 11 gears, or collected much of the available information in one place. This is (for good or ill) my stab at it.

What causes shift in Shimano Alfine 11 speed?

Some shifts occur only when internal parts of the hub are no longer held in place, transmitting power. If pedaling continues during some shifts, parts may engage partially, risking damage. Unlike most of today’s internal-gear hubs, the Alfine 11-speed hub is oil-lubricated, and has an oil port.

What do you need to know about an Alfine 11?

The Alfine tensioner is as much use as a chocolate fireguard (and doesn’t like torque) 3. Develop a smooth pedalling style, don’t mash 4. Vertical drop-outs are possible, see #1 and #3 above 5. Get the right coloured washers for your desired cable line 6. Shimano Hazelnuts are thankfully softer metal than Alfine axles (overtightening essential) 7.

What to know about the Shimano Alfine inter 11?

This page is an attempt to collect all relevant information about the Shimano Alfine Inter 11 internal gear hub, meant for people considering purchasing it, finding compatible parts, maintaining and troubleshooting the hub. This page is a living document that will be updated and expanded as time progresses.