How to ruin a prefectly good singlespeed bike... (*roll*)

[Arran]

Here's a pic of my 2010 Avanti K.I.S.S. 26 with M970/975 gruppo. Sub 10 kilo weapon:

& here it is after i've gone & knackered it by adding an Alfine rear hub & downgrading the groupset (required bits for upcoming modern Ti build...). Now it's 12.8kg!

Somewhat gutted with my 'efforts'...

 

[neebsta]

I like it What does the alfine hub ride like? Does it feel disproportionate weight gain at the back?

 

[firedfromthecircus]

That Alfine rear wheel is awful. Really ruins the bike.

Tell you what, I'll take it off your hands and I'll even pay the postage for you. Can't say fairer than that.





In all seriousness though, I am also interested to hear your thoughts on the Alfine rear end as I am thinking of going that way on a build myself.

 

[gavinda]

yeah, I really like the look if this. Ive had the same thought's about my trek 69'er . its currently and ss but when the wheel dies I'm condidering an alfine build.

 

[mike_eb]

Hmm I feel you recently removed my Rohloff from my D-Jab as I missed the noise and lightness of it as a singlespeed with the hope trials hub. Planning on getting a reasonable steel frame for the Rohloff so the weight change is not so noticeable!