New Shimano utility group wins Eurobike award

by Frank Steele

September 7, 2006 · 12:42 PM

Alfine

Shimano is introducing a 2007 component group aimed straight at Bike Hugger's heart. Alfine is a new internal-hub group, with 8 speeds, that includes a 3-watt dynamo in the front wheel, disk brakes, and very clean and pretty cranks.

It's based on Shimano's existing Nexus line, upgraded to promote very quick shifts. Instead of a twist group, it includes trigger shifting.

The group took one of Shimano's two design awards at last week's Eurobike trade show (the other went for the 3rd-generation XTR mountain bike group). This should be a terrific and reliable group for bikes intended for everyday transportation.

(Via Bicycle Design.)

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DL Byron

September 7, 2006 · 1:03 PM

Add that to my lists of things to see at Interbike!

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