Transcontinental Race on a Brompton

[swansonj]

I'm sure there was a deal more torque than usual going through it but c600 miles is rather woeful, especially on such an enterprise.

You’ve started me thinking. Is there more torque going through the hub with a small wheel bike... or less?

 

[Bonefish Blues]

You’ve started me thinking. Is there more torque going through the hub with a small wheel bike... or less?

My head hurts!

 

[PaulM]

Wonder why he used the Alfine instread of a Rohloff.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

What's the weight differential? I too would go Rohloff btw.

 

[mitchibob]

Rohloff worked quite well (except spoke issues) for Mark Beaumont on his unsupported round the world ride, if I remember right. Perhaps it was down to which rear triangle he wanted? Or budget?

 

[kais01]

using hub gears for touring and long rides is asking for unforeseen trouble. you are never further away from a totally grinded-up internal than a gear cable giving up the geist in the middle of a steep ascent.

been there, done that.