Who makes internal hub bikes?

Who makes internal hub bikes?

These bikes come from leading manufacturers like Shimano®, Campagnolo®, SRAM® and others who have been making high quality cycling products for years. The best internal gear hubs for bikes are the Shimano Alfine 11-speed, SRAM i-Motion 9 and 7 speed, and Sturmey Archer S2X.

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 good are hub gears?

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 does an internal geared hub work?

Internal-gear hubs work on the principle of “planetary gearing.” Thus, the wheel turns 3 times for every 4 revolutions of the sprocket, lowering the gear by 25%. Middle Gear has the sprocket still driving the gear ring, but the gear ring drives the hub. Thus, the drive is direct.

How many gears can an internal gear hub handle?

Once limited to 3 gears, internally geared hubs are now offered in 8, 11 and 14 speed models. These new internals can even cover the same gear range as a 24 speed cassette and derailleur system.

Are there any internal gears on a bike?

While the derailleur and cassette still dominate today’s bike market, there has been consistent advancement in internal gear hub technology. Once limited to 3 gears, internally geared hubs are now offered in 8, 11 and 14 speed models. These new internals can even cover the same gear range as a 24 speed cassette…

Is there a 3 speed internal hub bike?

Lightweight 3 Speed 16 inch Kid’s Bike with Shimano Internal Gears and Shifter, w/Water Bottle & Holder. Adept Family Brand, Model Adept 16 3S Light . . . . Temporarily out of stock. .

Do you need a chain tensioner on an internal gear hub?

Internal gear hub and single speed bikes usually have horizontal or semi-horizontal dropouts which allow you to slide the rear wheel back to put tension on the chain. With vertical dropouts, the derailleur maintains the chain tension. So, you can use an internal gear hub but you will likely need a chain tensioner.