Q: There are many different sizes 11/32 , 11/30 , 11/28 , 12/25, 13/26, 13/23, ect !
My bike has a Shimano 8515 rear derailour and as gear levers reprisenting 24 gears (3x8)
Can someone recommend a size to get ?
A: There are plenty more sizes then that as well. So tell me what kind of bike you have? What kind of riding do you do? Are you a strong rider? Will you be riding lots of steep hills, some hills or almost none? The answers to these questions is why there
If only these things were cheaper…
That said, I think this is a large enough range that these are going to start showing up on mountain bikes. For most (and I repeat, most) commuters, I don’t think these make much difference – the 8 speed units already have a large enough range, and these things are pricey. Commuter style bikes with 8 speed hubs start at around $750 (and if anyone knows of a cheaper one, please show me). How much would changing to one of these hubs add – $100? More?
Modern 9 speed mtb groups (which is what you need to compare this to becuase that is what it will replace on most bikes cots easily half that when the chain is shot to replace. Also, hub brakes eliminate wear on the rim. Commuters eat drivetrains and rims at least once a year in all weather commuting.This hub, like all internal gear hubs will save you money in the long run. And time cleaning your drivetrain and rims.
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