Shimano Internally Geared Hubs

We have all colors of non-turn washers in stock.

Shimano Nexus SG-8R20 8-Speed Internally Geared Hub with Roller Brake

This hub was ridden less than one year in Seattle. Neither the shop nor Shimano used enough grease and oil for NW weather.
If you bring us your bike we can preemptivly weatherize your hub and avoid expensive repairs.
Unfourtunately, the only way to fix this hub is replacement. The hub shell bearing races were badly pitted. The hub functioned, but with a very loud rumbling noise.

Below are pictures of an overhaul of a Shimano Nexus SG-8R36 'Red Band' Hub

The shift mechanism of a Nexus and Alfine hub are identical. An exploded diagram is not available and Shimano lists it only as the Hub Axle Unit. Care must be taken when disassembling the hub as to not unlodge any of the parts. They are held together by a friction washer with a light press fit. The spring on the left is the shift spring. It works when you twist the shifter during normal use. The stronger over-ride spring on the right allows the mechanism to move if the clutch is stuck. This can happen if you twist the shifter without moving the cranks. If you leave the over-ride spring in this position for a long time it can weaken it causing the hub to malfunction. Shifting an IGH hub is similar to a car. 'Push in the clutch' by stopping pedalling or even slightly pedalling backwards when you shift. If you shift under power you can cause the clutch to remain in the same gear until your pedal stroke has a dead spot when the clutch can move. Repeated derailleur-style shifting can also weaken the spring. If you accidentally take this assembly appart, we can re-assemble it for you!

The Drive side cone is not sealed as well as it could be. A cartridge bearing would be superior, but Shimano is committed cup and cone. Therefore, proper lube is necessary. Factory lube is not enough for daily or Northwest use!

The purpose of the small internal ratchet in the driver is to allow the wheel to rotate forward should the internals ever lock-up.

Shimano SG-S700 Alfine 11 Speed

Above is the right side axle seal that sits outside the cone.
As you can see it is a very complicated seal and it often leaks.
If you remove it and degrease it and the seat it sits in, then coat it with 100% silicone (or automotive gasket such as Permatex Form-A-Gasket #2) and reinstall, it will fix the axle oil leak, but oil may still seep out the larger main seal.
Also, never lay an internally geared hub on it's side for long periods of time.
If you need to transport a bike horizontally, lay it on the drive side and put a rag under it!

Change your oil every 3000 miles. (the first oil change is at 500 miles)

IT IS OUR EXPERIENCE THAT ALFINE 11 SPEED HUBS SEEP OIL OUT OF THE MAIN SEAL.
WE NOW CONSIDER THIS NORMAL! SIMPLY WIPE OFF ANY EXCESS AND ADD MORE OIL PERIODICALLY.

Shimano Alfine SG-S500 & SG-S501 8-Speed Hub

Above is a picture of the factory lubrication.

Shimano SG-S501 Alfine 8 Speed Hub
Date 2/3/11 This hub was used for about 3 years and is the current version. Internal replacement parts are NOT available.
Shimano only offers the entire 'guts' unit (#1 in the diagram). We find it odd because part numbers 11, 15 & 16 were the only parts worn!
Additionally, they sell the tools necessary to replace just those parts! You can see them in the diagram, we own them.
We can add waterproof grease to your hub and prevent this wear from happening.
The pictures below show the proper lube for the Pacific Northwest.

Shimano Nexus SG-7R46 7-Speed Axle Assembly
If you have taken yours appart or it came appart as it often does during an overhaul, then, fear not!
There are instructions on the Sheldon Brown website.
http://sheldonbrown.com/nexus-7-axle.html

Shimano 3CC Three Speed Coaster Brake

Shimano SG-3S20 Three Speed