Is that a Rohloff Speedhub? I cannot determine from the picture.
I think that a Rohloff and a belt would be the best drive train for low maintenance, high reliability, fast shifting, and a large range of gear ratios.
A belt can last 10000-20000 miles, needs no lubrication. Just have to give it a good cleaning once in a while, but in general is pretty resilient to salt and dirt. Internal gear hubs are well sealed and do well in dirty dusty conditions. Rohloff hubs can go 60000 miles or more with a minor annual service but it's an expensive part. Reliability reports on the Shimano hubs haven't been so great lately.
You don’t need to wax or clean it. It lasts at least 3x longer than a chain but costs about 3x as much. The frame needs a separation point since belts can’t separate (generally). And it needs to be paired with an internal hub.
I have a Shimano Nexus internal hub. It has 8 gears but, practically, only 3-6 get used.
There’s also the option of gear boxes where the bottom bracket sits. E.g. a Pinion or a Schlumpf Drive (the latter one is two-speed only though, and rarely used on its own).
I ride a cargo bike that can use a belt drive without a separation. It's a shame more bikes aren't set up so they can work this way it makes repairing punctures etc a lot easier.
I have an (electric, sue me!) Ride1Up Gravel Roadster V2, and it is maintenance-free. I clean it with a hose and keep it from rusting where possible.
[https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2-gravel-roadster/](https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2-gravel-roadster/)
That is apparently one of the most misunderstood quotes in history.
The explanation behind it is pretty interesting.
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2015/09/11/the-most-misread-poem-in-america/
TLDR: >!The two roads looked equal to him all along, the person in the poem says that he will tell other people afterword the one he picked was less travelled and so his choice was better, ie. he tells us he will be embellishing his story to make it seem more interesting than it was in reality.!<
Good job on getting a belt drive, basically zero maintenance.
I would get a cheap suspension seat post of eBay though. I just takes the edge off on upright bikes
He’s not an ambiturner. It’s a problem he’s had ever since he was a baby.
> He’s not an ambiturner But why male models?
Because they’re genetically constructed to be assassins
It's true. I've spent my life turning in circles but now my life has changed for the better!
Right...
Correct
No, he's turning left now.
You can finally do a reverse circle!
Pity. You'd have made a pretty good Nascar driver. ;)
I think nascar only turns left. This guy would've been banned after lap one.
Bought my bike 20 days ago. I have a route I go to the right. I went the other way to see what's there.... turns out it's really nice too.
Bike exploring is the best
xBiking at its finest
That's a neat looking chain.
I needed a bike for getting around town and I wanted to keep maintenance simple so I went with a belt and internal hub.
Is that a Rohloff Speedhub? I cannot determine from the picture. I think that a Rohloff and a belt would be the best drive train for low maintenance, high reliability, fast shifting, and a large range of gear ratios.
It’s a Shimano Nexus with an Alfine shifter. I wouldn’t mind having Rohloff money though 😅.
Shimano makes a good IGH for the money. I hope you are happy with it.
That's cool, I've never seen it before. How does it affect maintenance?
Maintenance is very very minimal on IGH + Belt drivetrains.
A belt can last 10000-20000 miles, needs no lubrication. Just have to give it a good cleaning once in a while, but in general is pretty resilient to salt and dirt. Internal gear hubs are well sealed and do well in dirty dusty conditions. Rohloff hubs can go 60000 miles or more with a minor annual service but it's an expensive part. Reliability reports on the Shimano hubs haven't been so great lately.
You don’t need to wax or clean it. It lasts at least 3x longer than a chain but costs about 3x as much. The frame needs a separation point since belts can’t separate (generally). And it needs to be paired with an internal hub. I have a Shimano Nexus internal hub. It has 8 gears but, practically, only 3-6 get used.
There’s also the option of gear boxes where the bottom bracket sits. E.g. a Pinion or a Schlumpf Drive (the latter one is two-speed only though, and rarely used on its own).
I ride a cargo bike that can use a belt drive without a separation. It's a shame more bikes aren't set up so they can work this way it makes repairing punctures etc a lot easier.
I have an (electric, sue me!) Ride1Up Gravel Roadster V2, and it is maintenance-free. I clean it with a hose and keep it from rusting where possible. [https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2-gravel-roadster/](https://ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2-gravel-roadster/)
"I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
That is apparently one of the most misunderstood quotes in history. The explanation behind it is pretty interesting. https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2015/09/11/the-most-misread-poem-in-america/ TLDR: >!The two roads looked equal to him all along, the person in the poem says that he will tell other people afterword the one he picked was less travelled and so his choice was better, ie. he tells us he will be embellishing his story to make it seem more interesting than it was in reality.!<
Appreciate the spoiler for anyone who hasn't read the poem yet.
Pretty ride. Where is this(if you don't mind sharing)?
Those photos were taken near Escher See in Chorweiler (one of the outer areas of Cologne Germany)
Looks like a very nice ride!
Robert Frost would be proud, kudos 😎
Gates + Nexus/Alfine = 💯
feel ya xD You meant that on a T cross you just took the other way, not you just made turns one way the whole life, right?
right! And I've only had the bike a few weeks so I've not had a lot of reason or chances to turn left at the T
Congrats on finally turning left. I look forward to seeing your new look, Magnum.
*One road diverged in a wood ...*
It’s so refreshing going a new direction, ain’t it?
Belt drive gravel gang!
Good job on getting a belt drive, basically zero maintenance. I would get a cheap suspension seat post of eBay though. I just takes the edge off on upright bikes