Nupace hub

[nhiker]

Hey anybody seen these or have any experiance with them?

http://www.nupace.com/default.htm

Look like a nifty idea, pricey yeah but cool if reliable.

[C.P.]

Interesting. 130mm Over Locknut dimesnion = road app for the most part. That will make it tough for a lot of mountain bikes out there. Maybe there's a spacer kit or something for mtn bikes...expensive little bugger too.

[CsharpDev]

That thing cost more than my whole bike. Sounds like a good idea though, nice ground clearance... but how many chains/cassets/derailers etc. do you have to destroy for it to be worth it.

We'll have to see if in the coming years it starts to become standard equipment for bikes.

[AA]

hmmm for $995 you get a 4.67 lb hub that isnt disc compatible. I think the Rohloff has a proven track record, cost the same and is lighter.

http://www.rohloffusa.com/frame.htm

[Ben-O]

I just saw someone with one of these just the other week, and I would say disc compatibility is a definite plus.

Both companies claim it's maintance-free...which would be, oh, so sweet. ;D

[truckboy]

I agree Rolhoff is a better product, but I know someone who just put one on and he says it's more like 1200 when you get all the parts you need. I rode it around the lot and loved it. It shifted instantly even under torque. I hate the whole derailluer setup, but I can't justify that kind of cake for my kind of talent.

[nhiker]

Yeah I have seen a couple Rolhoff hubs out there. Supposedly they get better as they break in also. I understand the $ is about the same for the Rolhoff though.

I can't imagine disk computability no being available. That would be plain dopey in today’s market. The main difference I see is that the Rolhoff actually still has gearing so it shifts, yes? This thing has a drive "ramp"....And I to will be staying with deraileur shifting for the foreseeable future!

But I wonder what the warranty is? It should have a lifetime coverage for that kinda coin.