Re:New bike chain claims to be faster, more durable
by jacquesm on Sunday November 29, 2020 @04:44AM
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8 speed is a bit delicate to shift under load, if you plan on doing that a lot a 5 speed would be a better choice (also better for e-bikes, it will deal much better with the torque).
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Re:New bike chain claims to be faster, more durable
by brudgers on Sunday November 29, 2020 @09:52AM
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The older I get, the more willing I am to use tools and accept that it will eventually wear it out. I put about a thousand miles around town in a year on it. The whole bike was $500 new with shipping. Never destined an heirloom.
The Nexus eight speed is the seven speed with a “granny” gear. The seven high gears have small steps relative to a five or three speed. I suspect this might make shifting under load less stressful on the components...note that under load shifts are always just one gear at a time unlike a derailer.
The Nexus 8 is a great piece of kit. Robust, inexpensive and stupid easy to tune.