Took the plunge and invested in a Rohloff now, so far, I love itnobby wrote:J-Tek said last year that they were working on an alternative shifter for the Alfine 11.FLV wrote:Thats good info on the rohloff ta. The weight is a bit of a worry. I expect it will be on my mind a little if I decide to go for one. I would just go for an alfine 11 for cost wise if it wast for that god awful shifter!!!
So, rigid forks?
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Re: So, rigid forks?
Ooh... Good to hear. I'm contemplating one for an adventure bike but a little worried by weight. Enough people who have used them seem to be sold on their reliability / lack of maintenance / bits to get bent. Did you get a Rohloff & wheel combo from somewhere, or buy separately and get it built up? I'd be interested in where you got it from /done. How does it feel on the bike? Do you notice the weight?FLV wrote:Took the plunge and invested in a Rohloff now, so far, I love itnobby wrote:J-Tek said last year that they were working on an alternative shifter for the Alfine 11.FLV wrote:Thats good info on the rohloff ta. The weight is a bit of a worry. I expect it will be on my mind a little if I decide to go for one. I would just go for an alfine 11 for cost wise if it wast for that god awful shifter!!!
Re: So, rigid forks?
I dont think the weight is a massive issue to be honest.
You can feel it there when picking the bike up etc but not when riding so far. I'll do a proper write up on it soon :D
You can feel it there when picking the bike up etc but not when riding so far. I'll do a proper write up on it soon :D
Re: So, rigid forks?
The rigid forks arrived and are fitted.
They're a wierd shape that I dont know if I like. I did enjoy the ride though.
Pro's
Nice and direct
no bobbing about climbing
no diving braking
Light as a feather 638g vs the 1710g reba's that came off
Cons
I may need a bigger tyre, 2.2 maxxis got pinged about a bit. I'll play with lower pressures first.
50k done on the forks so far though.
They're a wierd shape that I dont know if I like. I did enjoy the ride though.
Pro's
Nice and direct
no bobbing about climbing
no diving braking
Light as a feather 638g vs the 1710g reba's that came off
Cons
I may need a bigger tyre, 2.2 maxxis got pinged about a bit. I'll play with lower pressures first.
50k done on the forks so far though.
Re: So, rigid forks?
Which make/ model are they?
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Looks like the On-ones?
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10 points to that man. Spot on. I had a voucher For planet x from my birthday and the raw ones were a decent price.BRP wrote:Looks like the On-ones?
They seem to ride well but look weird
Re: So, rigid forks?
don't know what you mean? 
