Internal gear system internal or i refers to a system that houses all the gears inside a weatherproof rear hub.
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With vertical dropouts the derailleur maintains the chain tension.
So you can use an internal gear hub but you will likely need a chain tensioner.
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These gears all sit inside an oil bath that s sealed away from the elements.
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Instead they utilize what s called a 3 speed internal hub which looks like a little bulb on the back wheel that utilizes some pretty complicated physics to allow the gearing of the bike to be determined inside that internal hub.
Internal gear systems are low maintenance easy to use and allow you to change gears without pedaling or even standing still.
After some extensive research and testing on a rohloff and shimano hub i put together this internal gear hub vs derailleur pros and cons list to help me decide if the conversion is worth the money.
With an internal gear hub you enjoy the consistency because you change the gear ratio of the bike.
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The rohloff speedhub 500 14 is an internally geared rear hub that has been servicing the demands of bike travellers for a few decades now.
But this three speeder has modern features including a smooth shifting shimano internal hub disc brakes internal cable routing and braze ons for mounting a rack.
Three speed bikes don t have all that external gearing.
It features a unique internal gear system that keeps your vital components out of harm s way while still providing the ability to shift to your heart s content.
Internal gear hubs or igh are gaining a lot of popularity in the bicycle world taking over the traditional derailleur those who go on biking tours and commutes find it the most helpful.
Hopefully this list helps you decide as it has helped me.
Inside the oversized hub shell are 14 gears which offer almost the same gear range as a regular drivetrain.
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Internal gear hub and single speed bikes usually have horizontal or semi horizontal dropouts which allow you to slide the rear wheel back to put tension on the chain.
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