I8D Alfine Shimano rear hubs 8 speed spokes keep braking

I8D commuter man
I8D commuter man Posts: 2
edited July 2009 in The workshop
Hi wondering if anyone has had similar problems.
I bought 2008 Merida I8D with 8 speed alfine shimano internal gear rear hub.

Firstly the rear spokes have broken twice in 6 months since I bought it. :? I use panniers but don't carry much weight. Has anyone had the same experience with Merida s'presso bikes, OR hybrid commuting bikes with Alfine or Nexus rear hubs. :?:

Secondly I hear lots of stories about Alfine hubs braking after only a few years use. This sounds bad... does anyone have any experience good or bad?? :?:

Thanks for any experience shared. :!:

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  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    Breaking spokes is a wheelbuild problem not an Alfine hub problem.
    Alfine hubs have only been around for 2 1/2 years. I havent heard of a single one breaking. If they do break you can replace the internals.
    Nexus 8 had a poor reputation for durability but the leaky weather seals were fixed for Alfine.

    There is an oil dip maintenance procedure which is supposed to to be a Good Thing for hubs used regularly.

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