Hello,
I'm working on a new conversion, based on an aluminium frame with no rear disc mount and only 130mm dropout width. The motor will be a mid drive, and I am considering IGH options. The final round is going to be between sunrace / sturmey archer and shimano, the main question beeing the braking system. Shimano would require to machine some custom disc mount adapters, and "tweak" the hub to fit into 130mm. Sunrace would fit directly, but I have no experience with drum brakes, as I always thought they'd be too heavy. What do you guys think?
Anyone tried the gorgeous x-rd8 hub? Is it as strong as the newest shimano alfine 8?
Edit: just saw they now make a 5 speed havy duty hub with a nicely set 3rd 1 to 1 ratio gear, probably with ebikes in mind. Anyone tried it?
Thank you for your time
I'm working on a new conversion, based on an aluminium frame with no rear disc mount and only 130mm dropout width. The motor will be a mid drive, and I am considering IGH options. The final round is going to be between sunrace / sturmey archer and shimano, the main question beeing the braking system. Shimano would require to machine some custom disc mount adapters, and "tweak" the hub to fit into 130mm. Sunrace would fit directly, but I have no experience with drum brakes, as I always thought they'd be too heavy. What do you guys think?
Anyone tried the gorgeous x-rd8 hub? Is it as strong as the newest shimano alfine 8?
Edit: just saw they now make a 5 speed havy duty hub with a nicely set 3rd 1 to 1 ratio gear, probably with ebikes in mind. Anyone tried it?
Thank you for your time