Genesis IO with Alfine 8 speed rear hub

For Sale is my Genesis IO steel hardtail fitted with an 8 speed Alfine rear hub

Spec:

2007 Genesis IO Reynolds 520 Steel Frame, 19”
Shimano 8 speed hub fitted with 20t sprocket (also have 18t)
ISIS type bottom bracket (1 yr old) with FSA cranks and 32t chainring
Rockshox Recon single air 100mm fork (bombproof)
INOX s/s single speed chain (1 Yr old)
FSA Orbit XLII headset
Hayes 9 brakes
Rear wheel – Mavic 819 UST rim on Alfine 8 spd hub, Maxxis High Roller UST tyre, 180mm rotor
Front wheel – DT Swiss 340 on Specialized Stout hub, Nobby Nic tyre, 180mm rotor

Bike is in good condition and perfect working order. As you would expect from a steel frame of this age there are a few spots of cable rub and a little rust here and there, but no structural issues.

I have used this bike as a spare mtb over the last year. The Alfine setup is amazing – literally maintenance free. With the 32-20 set up on this bike you have a range of gears which approximates to about 3rd easiest in granny to hardest in middle on a regular derailleur setup. Shifting is smooth and silent and the ability to change gears without pedalling is really handy. This hub just works, full stop. I rode it through the winter last year and whilst my mates were fettling with their derailleurs there was I flying along, trouble free in glorious silence (it's really quiet). The bike rides well, it's a little heavier in the back than a regular set up but I never found it an issue. The steel frame is lovely to ride.

If you are after a virtually maintenance free bike, then this is for you. This is a great winter mtb. Would also make a great commuter with a smaller sprocket on the back.

These bikes retail new for over €1,000. Here's an opportunity to try the Alfine setup for cheap. I'm also throwing in a single speed wheel (18t) in case you are crazy enough to try that (it's a single speed frame) and a pair od spd's

Why am I selling it? Cos I simply have too many bikes...

€395 PM ONLY please

Pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/bunclod...h_8spd_Alfine#
Jeysus David .... imagine turning up on an Epic Spin with an Alfine rear hub! Even the lads on steel hardtails get dogs abuse!! Looks like a great deal though!
It's a bit of an oddity alright Richard, but a deadly yoke all the same

have to make room for the new Anthem..:)
its not odd at all, I know of one seasoned MTBer who had one..It didnt last long once I copped it.
Why would anybody bother with steel , once Carbon exists ?
feckin living in the past geriatrics !!
Originally posted by Byrner View Post
its not odd at all, I know of one seasoned MTBer who had one..It didnt last long once I copped it.
Why would anybody bother with steel , once Carbon exists ?
feckin living in the past geriatrics !!
See .... told ya!