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Inside a Shimano Alfine internally-geared bicycle hub (youtu.be)

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/334731

This video does a good job of visualizing the intricate mechanisms inside an internally-geared bicycle hub.

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[–] U47 1 points 1 year ago

I tried my e-bike through last winter and the entire drivetrain disintegrated. I'll only stick to my belt drive/IGH going forward. Three winters and counting on it.