OK, so after some googling, I'm a bit more clued up now, but until the recent thread, I never even knew these hubs existed - apart from an ageing memory (must be 25 years!) of my mums 3-speed jobby!
So I'm after a bit more info and advice about whether it's worthwhile changing.
I have a Trek 3.5, which is a nice bike and suits my needs pretty well But when I bought it, I really didn't want 3 sprockets at the front - 8 at the back, OK, yes, sounds good. I only ever keep it in the top at the front, which gives me all I need for my commute. Maybe it was the price range I was shopping in? but I never saw a bike with one of these hubs when I was looking.
So now I'm wondering if it's worth thinking about upgrading my trusty Trek or stick with what I have been happy with so far. Bear in mind I only do around 20 or 30 miles a week, so justifying a large price tag might be difficult.
Also, the thread title says "Alfine", but I'm sure there are other options too. So other suggestions are welcome.
Many thanks
So I'm after a bit more info and advice about whether it's worthwhile changing.
I have a Trek 3.5, which is a nice bike and suits my needs pretty well But when I bought it, I really didn't want 3 sprockets at the front - 8 at the back, OK, yes, sounds good. I only ever keep it in the top at the front, which gives me all I need for my commute. Maybe it was the price range I was shopping in? but I never saw a bike with one of these hubs when I was looking.
So now I'm wondering if it's worth thinking about upgrading my trusty Trek or stick with what I have been happy with so far. Bear in mind I only do around 20 or 30 miles a week, so justifying a large price tag might be difficult.
Also, the thread title says "Alfine", but I'm sure there are other options too. So other suggestions are welcome.
Many thanks