did you know your run of the mill internal gear hub is only spec’d to 50nm? Gotta buy like a fucking Rohloff to get that up to 130nm. ride derailleurs if you want that fat ass
did you know your run of the mill internal gear hub is only spec’d to 50nm? Gotta buy like a fucking Rohloff to get that up to 130nm. ride derailleurs if you want that fat ass
A cyclist friend of mine has started using cargo-spec chains because they mash the pedals really hard most of the time. A bit of extra weight but longer lasting chains is an acceptable trade-off for them.
There are certainly very few options for high torque with internal gear hubs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_hub_gears
keeps me curious to watch for a belt-driven commuter someday
I picked up a gates belt drive ebike (my first belt drive and first ebike) cheap recently and it’s been a nice change. The rear triangle has a weird removable part since the belt must be installed intact, unlike a chain