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Bike anatomy

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11 Drivetrain

Internal gear hub

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What it does
The gears sit inside the hub: sealed, low maintenance, and you can shift while stopped.
Signs of wear
A gear that slips or jumps: usually a cable to adjust.
Maintenance
Adjust the cable every 3 months; service as the maker says.
Difficulty
Medium
Well-known makers
Shimano Nexus / Alfine Rohloff Enviolo Kindernay For guidance only, no sponsorship.
Open the guide : Adjust a Shimano Nexus or Alfine hub

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