Havin a 8-speed Alfine and Carbon Gates Belt set up on my city bike and absolutely love it: without service since years. But the 8 speed is a tough game for going uphill and shifting under load does not work. So it's very different to a GX Eagle. Maybe the 11-speed version is better suited.
March 18, 2020, 2:17 a.m. - Sebov
Havin a 8-speed Alfine and Carbon Gates Belt set up on my city bike and absolutely love it: without service since years. But the 8 speed is a tough game for going uphill and shifting under load does not work. So it's very different to a GX Eagle. Maybe the 11-speed version is better suited.