Hi everyone! If I make a spelling mistake forgive me English is not my native language.
I'm planning to buy this bicycle with belt driven gear system but there's so little information about it when I search for it in Turkish so I thought why not ask reddit 🙂 Here's the spec for it:
Model Features (Bicycle Specifications)
Frame: URBAN – 6061 ALLOY
Frame Size: 49 cm (M) (Frame size chart)
Weight: 14.30 kg
Fork: URBAN – 6061 ALLOY RIGID
Tire: FLASH V66 42X622 (With Reflectors)
Shifter: SHIMANO ALFINE SL-S7000-8 (8-Speed)
Rear Hub: ALFINE SG-S7001-8
Front Hub: SHIMANO HB-TX505
Rims: STARRIMS HLQC-26Y
Brake: SHIMANO BL-M315-L (Hydraulic)
Saddle: Ergonomic Saddle
Cassette: CONTINENTAL
Crankset: CONTINENTAL 42T (ED)
Bottom Bracket: KL-08A
Belt Drive: CONTINENTAL BELT (Lifetime Warranty)
Pedal: HF893 ALLOY
here's my questions:
1–> Ä°s the number of speed (8) low for uphill city drive or is it fine 8-speed enough
2–> let's say I wanted to change the gear system completely and wanted to go for chained high amount speed gear system can I do that
3–> the reason I wanted this bicycle because there are times I use my bicycle often and then there are periods i won't use at all so I wanted something that wouldn't require maintenance so is this a smart move
Thank you for everyone that answers I would love to hear your thoughts!
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by zirea-el
2 Comments
Re number of speeds – it’s not the number per se, but the range. Alfine has a 309% range, so you might get a bit tired if your city is really hilly. But if it’s a combination of flat and slopes, you’re good.
Re changing the system – Yup, you can do it.
Re maintenance – Alfine 8 uses grease, not oil. That means that you really have no maintenance to do on it. No oil changes, no washing. You just ride. The maintenance on it is extremely low, nothing much can cause you problems.
I’d say it’s a decent bike that’ll give you no trouble.
8 speeds is fine most people, changing to a chain is not practicle for your setup, and yes belt drive is almost no maintenance