2016-03-24, 13:04
Has been a while since I last posted but I haven't given up on NuVinci hubs. My modified one has done another 1000 miles without any issues. Nothing interesting to report on recently but hoping to change that soon.
I want to get an N380 and have a look inside to see what Fallbrook has done about the metal hardness issue. My modification works but isn't perfect. Regular bushing replacements, reduced overdrive ratio when they're worn and possibly reduced efficiency.
Get hold of a power meter such as Garmin Vector pedals most likely by renting. See if I can get some data that will show the hubs efficiency. Ride the same roads and keep swapping between derailleur and NuVinci. I think there will be some interesting things to learn about how the NuVinci's squishiness affects pedal stroke.
I want to get an N380 and have a look inside to see what Fallbrook has done about the metal hardness issue. My modification works but isn't perfect. Regular bushing replacements, reduced overdrive ratio when they're worn and possibly reduced efficiency.
Get hold of a power meter such as Garmin Vector pedals most likely by renting. See if I can get some data that will show the hubs efficiency. Ride the same roads and keep swapping between derailleur and NuVinci. I think there will be some interesting things to learn about how the NuVinci's squishiness affects pedal stroke.
- Oran
