Hi
Does anybody know if Shimano make either of the 8 speed or 11 speed hubs to work with rims brakes, I can see a lot about disc brakes but nothing about using rim brakes. If you know the product number, that would be a great help
Shimano Alfine hub gears
Re: Shimano Alfine hub gears
I believe that only make a disc brake version nowadays. There are non current versions which are Rim only.
Don't see any reason you can't put a disc brake hub on a suitable rim and run rim brakes.
Don't see any reason you can't put a disc brake hub on a suitable rim and run rim brakes.
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I have tried that with a Nexus hub gear, but couldn’t get the hub to centre in the wheel, the axle was stepped down part way along with a thicker dimension to fit the disc and then reducing to the standard size.
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I don't understand that, the dropouts are the same whichever hub you're using, I had an Alfine wheel that swapped between V and disc brakes without issue.mercianman wrote: ↑24 Sep 2022, 9:29pm I have tried that with a Nexus hub gear, but couldn’t get the hub to centre in the wheel, the axle was stepped down part way along with a thicker dimension to fit the disc and then reducing to the standard size.
Shimano do still offer a Nexus rim brake model, though whether anyone has stock is a different matter
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/ ... 01-8V.html
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I have an alfine 11 with a rim brake. Works absolutely fine. Also have another bike with a nexus 8 hub.mercianman wrote: ↑24 Sep 2022, 9:29pm I have tried that with a Nexus hub gear, but couldn’t get the hub to centre in the wheel, the axle was stepped down part way along with a thicker dimension to fit the disc and then reducing to the standard size.
It sounds to me like you're either using a frame where the dropouts are too narrow. The Alfine and nexus hubs fit 135mm spaces dropouts. And they just drop in.
If you have bought the hub in a ready built wheel then you'll need to ensure that the rim is rim brake ready.
If you're still having issues then post some photos please
Gaz
Re: Shimano Alfine hub gears
For rim brakes the Alfine 11 simply has a rubber cap that covers up the rotolock fitting
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Thanks for that, didn’t realise that
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I have just bought one of the Afline 11speed hubs, just need to find out what other parts I need to buy to make it all work, I’ve bought the electronic version so won’t be cheap buying the motor etc
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Shifters, cables and junctions, battery and holder, battery charger, motor, gear display (may be optional).mercianman wrote: ↑25 Sep 2022, 8:57pm I have just bought one of the Afline 11speed hubs, just need to find out what other parts I need to buy to make it all work, I’ve bought the electronic version so won’t be cheap buying the motor etc
It adds up quick - been down this rabbit hole before.