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Derailleur Vs. Hub Gears: What's Right For You?

Two Wheels Better 38,381 3 years ago
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Internally-geared hubs (a.k.a. hub gears) practically eliminate the frequent, fiddly adjustments that derailleurs require. Day to day, they're practically set-it-and-forget-it, which is perfect for transportation and for leisure cycling. They're also different in every way: maintenance, shifting performance, gear range, cost, mechanical efficiency, weight... To help you choose the right drivetrain _for you_, here's what I've learned after thousands of miles on both derailleur and IGH bikes. ***** 0:00 Intro 0:51 Overview: Derailleurs & Hub Gears 2:05 Maintenance 4:29 Shifting Performance 5:37 Gear Range vs. Cost 7:03 Mechanical Efficiency 7:57 Weight 8:25 Conclusion: Derailleur or Hub Gears? ***** LINKS Are Belt-Drive Bikes Worth It?: https://twowheelsbetter.net/are-belt-drive-bikes-worth-it/ Best Belt-Drive Commuter Bikes: https://twowheelsbetter.net/best-belt-drive-commuter-bikes/

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