Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

[Cybersnow]

I have one for sale!

 

[Brat]

I have one for sale!

Thanks for the offer, but I'm in Ontario Canada. I don't think that would work out .

 

[DrewInSK]

I have one for sale!

May I ask why you're selling? Am thinking about doing the same with the Pro, TBH(Once I repair mine). Have wondered if the Rohloff was any better than the CVT: Mine's broken badly a bunch of times now. This last time quite badly on gravel(such that I'm replacing the belt and manual hub interface, and shifter/cables this time.)

 

[Cybersnow]

Actually it is more of a weight issue. The bike has performed perfectly. My only issue is loading the 85lb+ bike on a bike rack.

 

[DrewInSK]

Yeah, there is that, too. Riding a >30lb pedal-only bike in the meantime/right now is like I can fly! There's certainly a few reasons I'm pondering the sale.

 

[Cybersnow]

I have a pedal only Salsa Via (hardtail mtb) that weighs about 30lbs. Am going to power it with a e-bike kit an 18lb add.

 

[Gionnirocket]

May I ask why you're selling? Am thinking about doing the same with the Pro, TBH(Once I repair mine). Have wondered if the Rohloff was any better than the CVT: Mine's broken badly a bunch of times now. This last time quite badly on gravel(such that I'm replacing the belt and manual hub interface, and shifter/cables this time.)

My Zen with the Ultra and Rohloff have been working well. More than a few installation issues but the set up itself has been solid.
4000mi on one Rohloff / 3000mi on another. Not a long term evaluation but I'm happy to date.

 

[DrewInSK]

My Zen with the Ultra and Rohloff have been working well. More than a few installation issues but the set up itself has been solid.
4000mi on one Rohloff / 3000mi on another. Not a long term evaluation but I'm happy to date.

That's good to hear...My experience with this enviolo CVT has been nothing short of a bummer. I spend WAY too much time trying to keep tension correct/the belt from skipping, and the shifter cables have snapped 2x. Once in the first 25km, and again now. I sort of wish I had taken the hint at 25km. Much regret over here. Nothing but that, in fact. Only 2000km and change on it as a result.

 

[Cybersnow]

When I was bike shopping I looked at a bike from Canada with an Enviolo rear axle but chose the Rohloff simply on the recommendation of a friend that does a lot of bike touring. It has had zero issues as long as the oil is changed as specified.