Today I purchased my new bike. It’s a 2008 Giant CRX City Pro. What’s special about it is that it does not use a derailleur , it instead uses an 8 speed internal hub (Shimano Nexus)
My impressions based on one short ride home?
– The steering is twitchy! why? short wheelbase make turning easier, but high speed stability is lessen by this.
– Had some problems changing gears. Not totally unexpected, new bike, new problems – the gear still has to run in. But there are some funny sounds when using 3rd gear
– When you are pedalling it sounds like you are coasting on a derailleur normal bike
– Not sure if I like the handlebars, but I need more time to tell
– The tyres are are 700c (good) and inflate up to 120psi (my poor bum!, you really feel the bumps).. So not so good for going over curves.
It will be interesting one the bike runs in and I get used to riding it. It should be a fast bike
| Upgrades from 07′ CRX City Pro |
· ALUXX FluidFormed™ frame w/ eccentric BB · Raceface Ride bar and Stem |
|---|---|
| Upgrades over CRX City |
· ALUXX FluidFormed™ frame w/ eccentric BB · Carbon bladed fork w/ disc and rack mounts · Shimano Alfine 2 piece crankset · Shimano Nexus WH-8R25 rear hub · Rear rack & fenders |
| size | XS:38, S:46.5, M:50, L:55.5, XL:58.5 |
| user | |
| colours | Matte Black |
| frame | ALUXX alloy disc w/eccentric bottom bracket |
| fork | Composite w/alloy steerer, disc, rack & fender mounts |
| rear derailleur | |
| front derailleur | |
| shifters | Shimano Nexus Inter8 8 speed twist shift |
| crankset | Shimano Alfine 2 Piece 45T |
| bottom bracket | Shimano Alfine integrated + FSA eccentric |
| shift/chain guide | |
| chain | Shimano Nexus NX10 |
| cassette | Shimano Nexus 20T sprocket |
| brakes | Tektro RX-5 85mm mini v-brakes |
| brake levers | Tektro alloy V-brake |
| hubs | Shimano Nexus WH-8R25 8 speed internally geared rear + Shimano T565 front |
| rims | Shimano Nexus WH-8R25 8 speed internally geared rear + Shimano T565 front |
| spokes | Shimano Nexus WH-8R25 8 speed internally geared rear + Shimano T565 front |
| tyres | Maxxis Detonator 700 x 28c |
| pedals | |
| h.bar/stem | Raceface Ride XC flat/Raceface Ride XC |
| seat post | C Tech composite 27.2 |
| saddle | Selle Italia Trans AM FK |
| grips | Giant Ergo Comfort |
| extras | Custom 3/4 fenders + rear pannier rack |