The Shimano Nexus 7/8 hubs aren't available as options on the HPVelotechnik website... is there a reason for this apart from trying to get you the, by all means better, Rohloff Speedhub?
Like the title says, I'm interested in combining the Nexus hub with a Mountain Drive. The combination seems like a comfortable way to have a wide range of non-repeating gears without having to deal with derailleurs (as far as I can tell, but I'm a newb) and without spending an arm and a leg.
Any obvious reasons not to do this that I'm not aware of?
(I posted this on the BROL forums and haven't gotten a response... sorry about the duplication if that offends anyone)
Like the title says, I'm interested in combining the Nexus hub with a Mountain Drive. The combination seems like a comfortable way to have a wide range of non-repeating gears without having to deal with derailleurs (as far as I can tell, but I'm a newb) and without spending an arm and a leg.
Any obvious reasons not to do this that I'm not aware of?
(I posted this on the BROL forums and haven't gotten a response... sorry about the duplication if that offends anyone)