Friday, December 9, 2011
Ogrohloff
Ogrohloff. Just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? Kevin just picked up an Ogre frame and we moved the parts over from his Rohloff-equipped Civia. Quite a machine. The 700x35 Schwalbe studded tires seem too skinny, though I'm convinced that this is actually the optimal width for winter riding in an urban environment.
For those playing along at home, the Alfine crank on the Ogre is not what you might call a "stock" fit. Also, linguistically, Trohloff has some advantages.
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3 comments:
Genius
The narrow tires seem precarious for extreme weather conditions. Also - I have read about many failures concerning IGH hubs. Is that a good winter choice? Cheers - David
There are some notable IGH issues, but the Rohloff seems to not suffer from most of them. The narrow tires are perfect for most urban winter scenarios. Fat tires are more appropriate for trail riding.
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