Bwr or 8 speed sturmey upgrade?

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Hi guys,

As the title says, which one is best?

My previous experience with the bwr, which I did between 14,000 to 19,000 (cocked up my figures when I got my garmin), was not pleasant. It was PITA from week 1 with drag, broken pawl covers and driver bearing constantly drying out.

My new Brompton I bought with 3 speed with the intention of coupling it with schlumpf....I may still do this but the 8 speed or bwr would give me enough gears now I'm fitter and stronger.

Thoughts?

 

[StuAff]

In view of your previous experiences with the BWR, are you sure you want to get another one? That said, I've killed a SRAM DualDrive before (dealt with under warranty) and now have another bike with one, and I know someone who has wrecked Rohloffs...

 

[TheDoctor]

I've had no problems with my BWR, although my perception (based on no evidence) is that it feels a bit more draggy than a standard AW.
I've not ridden an 8 speed SA, but I've done a 7 speed Nexus.
Once.
Once was enough.

 

[Bromptonaut]

Would give the BWR another try. Mine has been fine over four years of very stop start London commuting. Not a massive distance but up and down the gear range all time.