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Bumping this for @hugo7 question as I'd like to know too.
Also anyone used a disc compatible Nexus 3 speed?
I've recently removed the Alfine 8 from my mtb to go back to ss and although all I've done since is some pootling around, not a proper ride on the bike, I can't say I miss that heavy lump of a hub but I have an older Nexus 3 speed on my Pompino now and I'm really enjoying that.
I haven't weighed either hub nor have I picked them up one after the other but the Pomp definitely doesn't feel so rear heavy as my mtb did with the Alfine on it. I'd say the shifting from the Nexus is better than that from the Alfine and the uptake when you start pedalling feels a bit better too.
So, I'm thinking that I could chop my Alfine 8 for a 135mm spaced, disc compatible Nexus but (again!) the disc compatible Nexus runs on some sort of 'Silent Clutch' so I'm thinking it might not feel exactly the same as my older Nexus, maybe even closer to how the Alfine feels - which it should be noted isn't bad, just not as nice as the Nexus in my opinion.
Also, maybe my Alfine needs a service.