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Now that this is the Bike Forum....

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Posted on March 7, 2021 at 16:48:43
StephenJK
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 I was wondering about something.

My wife and I have the Norco Indie 2 bikes. I installed the Ergon grips, pedals and seats, the rest is stock.

My question is whether it would be worth installing a hub gear and get rid of the Shimano derailleurs.

These are an older model with 3 x 8 speed, but as many of you know what that really means is you have a 6 or 8 speed when considering overlap with gear ratios.

Is there a cost effective and reliable hub gear that I could install at something like $300-$400 per bike?

Or would I be better off trading in. We're not looking for high end performance, just a solid and reliable city bike good for potholes and normal city streets.

 

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RE: Now that this is the Bike Forum...., posted on March 7, 2021 at 16:56:12
JDK
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 3 x 8 Shimano is as tough as anything out there, and so long as you give it some oil every now and again, and don't smash up the rear derailleur, it should shift forever. Maybe an annual tune up and that's it.

By the time you change the shifters, the crankset, the rear wheel, you may as well get a complete new bike I reckon. But I'd be wary of low to middle level hub gears for long term reliability!



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Thanks for that., posted on March 7, 2021 at 17:01:31
StephenJK
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 Yeah, it looks like stay with what I have or look for something that already has the IGH. I don't have an issue with derailleurs, something I grew up with.

My wife struggles a bit with when and how to shift, but maybe we just need to get out more - as soon as the ice and snow is gone.

 

RE: Thanks for that., posted on March 7, 2021 at 18:12:27
JDK
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 The big ring, little ring thing at the front stumps the women in my family!
A single at the front would be easier. If you are predominantly flat, less of a problem.


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The low-level Shimano 200GS components on my bike..., posted on March 8, 2021 at 03:58:41
ghost of olddude55
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 after 32 years, they still work perfectly. The rear derailleur will snap off shifts better than the 5-speed in the car.



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Not worth it, posted on March 8, 2021 at 04:36:46
Dave_K
 If a single shifter is what you want, you might be able to keep the bikes and convert to a 1x.

But if you're aiming to go with a belt and keep the lube inside, then I'd just buy a new bike.

 

It does look like it's best to keep the bikes...., posted on March 8, 2021 at 05:53:37
StephenJK
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 I appreciate the comments - it's hard for me to evaluate the best option not knowing all the details involved.

 

That's not a bad idea., posted on March 8, 2021 at 05:55:02
StephenJK
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 Go to a fixed front and get rid of that shifter. I can manage that.

 

Just unclamp the cable at the front derailleur , posted on March 8, 2021 at 13:42:10
JDK
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 Put the chain on the middle ring.
And then use the adjusting screw to wind the derailleur out to the middle so you get full range on the cassette without too much rubbing noise.

Job done ;-)



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