The Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub is a compact, reliable, and user-friendly internal hub designed for city and touring bikes that require smooth shifting and minimal maintenance. This hub offers 8 internal gears, giving cyclists a wide range of speeds and pedaling forces, ideal for both commuting and recreational riding.

 Key Features:

 
 Number of gears: 8
 
 Brake type: Suitable for disc brakes (Center Lock and 6- or 8-way mounting possible)
 
 Installation size: 135 mm (standard for many bicycles)
 
 Pitch circle diameter: 92.6 mm
 
 Spoke holes: usually 36 or 32
 
 Axle length: 187 mm
 
 Hub shell material: Aluminum, light and durable
 
 Weight: approximately 1665 grams
 
 Color: Black or Aluminum


 Advantages :

 
 Smooth and precise shifting: Thanks to an improved internal structure and precise tuning, the hub shifts effortlessly between the 8 gears.
 
 Reliability: Excellent performance in various weather conditions, ideal for intensive daily use.
 
 Maintenance: Very little maintenance required; possibly an annual oil change and cable check.
 
 Compatibility: Suitable for use with disc brakes and compatible hubs.


 Applications :
 The Shimano Alfine 8 hub is mainly used in city bikes, long-distance bikes, and cargo and touring bikes, because of its durability, low maintenance and ease of use.

 This hub represents a good choice for cyclists looking for a solid, low-maintenance and reliable gear for everyday use or long rides, where quietness, precision and durability are key.

 Recommended chain: CN-HG93, CN-HG53, CN-HG50
 Recommended gear: CS-S500, SM-GEAR
 Color: Black