Hub Gears

[Marky T]

This might seem a bit of a stupid question, I've never really looked into, but can anyone explain how hub gears work?
Diagrams if possible. Thank you

 

[JamesC]

This might seem a bit of a stupid question, I've never really looked into, but can anyone explain how hub gears work?
Diagrams if possible. Thank you

You might enjoy this website - very informative about the different makes and types of hub gears.

James

 

[Barry Heaven]

This is a good summary: Hub gear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[eddieo]

Being technically challenged. The way I have seen it explained is that on an 8 gear hub 1 & 8 are the same range as on a 27 speed dérailleur and the other 6 are spaced out in between giving a lot more range. Now, not sure if this is totally correct.

The other advantage is if you have to come to a stop on a hill with a hub gear you can select whatever gear you want while stationery, that has to be a good thing! Plus the reliability and lack of maintenance factor.

I dont know how they work though.........

 

[Marky T]

Thanks guys, it was just one of those things that I had never really thought about. The last time I rode a bike with hub gears was about 1977, I should imagine they're of a very high standard nowadays.

 

[eddieo]

You tube is your friend. There is other links on this page showing how they work....a picture tells a thousand words


YouTube - Shimano Alfine Hub Interbike 2008 Video created by Downtube.com


YouTube - Inside a Rohloff internal hub gear

 

[Artstu]

Thanks guys, it was just one of those things that I had never really thought about. The last time I rode a bike with hub gears was about 1977, I should imagine they're of a very high standard nowadays.

Me too, my Raleigh Hustler had a 3-speed sturmey archer in 1977.

 

[Tiberius]

Give me strength

This is a good summary: Hub gear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

According to wikipedia, a bicycle would go backwards.

Nick

 

[Barry Heaven]

According to wikipedia, a bicycle would go backwards.

Nick

Well it is only a simple epicyclic gear mechanism

 

[flecc]

Well spotted Nick!

It's amazing how much confusion there is about epicylic operation, even the simple ones in hub motors.
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