Wheel building the antishift retainer 1 provides 5mm spacing, and should remain on the cvp during lacing and wheelbuilding. Fluid leaks through bearings and the hub body itself seems to. The shifter display indicates ratio as a simple graphic. This allows our program to make recomendations such as rims, hubs, spokes and nipples. The image shows a complete wheel built with a nuvinci hub, this image does not show the exact configuration of this wheel and is strictly a representation of a handbuilt nuvinci hub wheel. This sprocket is designed for use with a 332 chain, its possible a narrower gauge chain like. Universal cycles nuvinci n360 hub small parts cvpstdh. Nuvinci continuously variable transmission wikipedia.
Smaller, lighter nuvinci bicycle transmission revealed. Nuvinci n360 20 rear bicycle wheel sun ringle rhyno lite disc brake. The new continuously variable transmission is supposed to be the same cost as the n360 it replaces which is rated for only a 250w electric motor unless you want to void your warranty. This is nuvinci n360 video by matt patterson on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Not nuvinci s, and i suppose the same thing could happen with my alfine, but one bonus is that i was able to build a 2nd alfine8 wheel, and it probably costed less than the price of a nuvinci hub alone, so now if i have a hub problem which hasnt happened yet, i can just swap in the other wheel while i diagnose and repair. Maybe around 80%, depending on ratio and transfered torque.
Fallbrook technologies released the nuvinci continuously variable planetary cvp n170 transmission for bicycles in 2007. Im working on building a couple of wheels for a roadcommuter bike. We were lucky and didnt get any flats but obviously bring the tools to remove the wheel. Nuvinci n360 20 rear bicycle wheel sun ringle rhyno. The change must be in the hardness of the magnesium stator.
The following post is an entire topic copied from the discontinued nuvinci forum. Atc nuvinci continuouslyvariable bicycle hub internal. Gates, bosch, and nuvinci combine to make pedalassist e. Nuvinci n380 now with bigger balls, more range and it. The 36v 10ah battery ensures torque and power are not comprimised. Unfollow nuvinci hub to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gates supplied its carbon electric belt drive, nuvinci brought its n360 infinitely variable planetary hub, and bosch threw in a battery and control system to make a bicycle beauty. Nuvinci built this really cool cvt in 2015 called the n380 which they say can take a whopping 350 watts of power as long as its not a cargo bike, then you can only get a measly 250w. Three years ago, fallbrook technologies introduced its nuvinci continuously variable planetary cvp n170 transmission for bicycles. Rims for nuvinci n360 by jceledon on mon jul 30, 2012 12. Last time i could just push the magnets in but with the n380 i. However, i can see how the nuvinci would help those that dont change gears that cleanly, i. The nuvinci n360 seems very well constructed, is viscerally pleasant to ride, idiotproof and seamless to operate and can never miss a shift. The nuvinci hub uses continuously variable planetary cvp technology, an innovative new continuously variable transmission cvt.
In west newton since 1952 on the web since 1995 we ship hardtofind parts, tools and accessories all. The design saw its initial market application as a bicycle gearing system, first available in december 2006 in the netherlands and united states. This is indeed the sprocket sold by nuvinci for their hub. Nuvinci n360 fatfriendly rear hub by greg smith on may 15, 2012 in beach riding, components we first saw the nuvinci cvp continuously variable hub at interbike back in about 2007 and were impressed by the idea of a hub with no gear steps, just a smooth twist of the grip to change the resistance. Folding bikes by dahon browse folding bikes by dahon.
The planet axle end caps are the same as in the 2012 model n360. The kudos eiger is a wonderful example of an electric bike, driven from a tcm crank drive motor, gear changing is so simplistic and smooth with the nuvinci n360 hub. We can, however, add lubricant to the built in freewheel mechanism. Nuvinci harmony brings automatic shifting to ebikes. If you are running bullet proof tyres you wont even need to get the wheel out for punctures. I get full range on the hub, but the info graphic goes from steep hill to moderate hill only. For example, traffic, road hazards, passengers, and just the beauty of your surroundings. The nuvinci is always in a gear and cant slip from gear to gear. Building 1x gravel bike from road bike 2x7 to 1x10 conversion duration. Fallbrook tech just released the n380 press release here which claims to have more range than the old n360 as well as being able to support a whopping 350w of power or only 250w if youre using a cargo bike. Shop quality wheels pavement series rear wheel 26 32h nuvinci n360. I dont think i would go with internally geared anymore, there is other hassles involved that on the road cant be fixed as easily.
Not a lot is needed for the nuvinci system because it is a hub gear. I can only make a full report on the nuvinci n360 after i put 10. The order of procedures to follow will vary depending upon whether you are installing a new system or servicing a previously install hub. Internallygeared rear hubs igh are currently all the rage in the recumbent market. This would have to be the ultimate excuse for building a commuter project bike. Nuvinci n360 cvp is provided with permanent lubrication and the cvp internals are maintenancefree for the life of the product. The hub is compatible with rim, disc, or roller brakes, and has an integrated highquality freewheel that is serviceable. In an article a month or so back we looked at the nuvinci n360 as a fatbike friendly hub with a standard chain drive and the promise of a belt drive setup using the gates centertrack system to come. Nuvinci hub wheels are now available industry outsider. Stylish, comfortable, with plenty of cargocarrying capacity, its perfect ride for roundtrip commutes or trips of under 40 miles. The device created something of a stir in the cycling community. It was definitely harder to drill the holes for the magnets. A complete nuvinci n360 wheel built up by a lbs around here weighed in at 10.
Ausund einbau des hinterrads mit nfinity hub interface duration. Nuvinci n360 hub installation and adjustment park tool. Unfollow nuvinci n360 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im building up a cargo bike with a luna cycle custom cargo fatbike frame and a 3000w nominal 6000w peak lightning rods big block drive unit on it with an 18 fet lyen controller. Nuvinci is a one of a kind analog cvt transmission. Features black hub, black rim, black spokes, and silver nipples. Orion electric bike with nuvinci n360 drivetrain white. Maybe the nuvinci is better but i cant stand the twist shifting. Nuvinci n360 posted on january 5, 2015 by bryan ball by bryan j. Equipped with dahon patented folding technology, the mu n360 folds in less than 15 seconds and offers everything the heart desires for enjoyable urban and uphill commuting. Nuvinci n360 rear wheel with 26 rim hand built for sale. View online or download nuvinci n170s owners manual. Kudos eiger nuvinci hub electric bike ebikes direct.
So whether you are building a new bike or upgrading one you already. As you can see from the photos there is very little lubricant present in the new hub. Everything you need to set up this unique rear wheel. This is the ultimate in custom wheel configuration. It is fairly simple to remove and replace as it is only being held on by a circlip.
Im not going to waste your time telling you about how this thing works except to say that there are lots of really big balls that have a funny little cage and some incredibly strange fluid. This is strongly recommended for wet winter riding. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. One of the most popular choices with trike enthusiasts is the nuvinci n360 continuously variable transmission cvt hub. Nuvinci n360 cvp ratio changes occur within the hub, smoothly and easily via internals that are sealed for life and maintenancefree. N380 and n380se gear hubs of the nfinity group sets allow you to change the gear ratio between your pedals and rear wheel in one. The n360, n330 and n380 will never be able to take that kind of load so i got my hands on a very old discontinued in 2010 and very heavy n171 8. The kudos eiger is perfect for hilly terrain and is everything that you would want from a crank drive motor. Our custom wheel program takes into account your bicycle type, body weight and intended use.
The nuvinci n360 is the third generation continuously variable drivetrain from fallbrook. It is evident that the efficiency of nuvinci n360 is significantly lower than other internally geared systems. The nuvinci continuously variable hub gives you an infinite number of gears on your bicycle. I have two nuvinci problems and i am wondering if anyone has some ideas.
If youre looking for a fullyloaded electric bike that will get you to work, back home, and everywhere in between, the orion will get the job done every time. Concentrating less on operating the bike and more on whats important. The majority is written by members of the old forum and not by me. The nuvinci continuously variable planetary transmission is a type of rollerbased continuously variable transmission cvt manufactured and marketed by the american company fallbrook technologies inc. Before you know it, the orion will replace your car as the main mode of transportation. I thought i would post this as it might be helpful to anyone considering building their own wheel. The internals of nuvinci hubs are at the present time march 2011 not shop serviceable.
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