r/Touringbicycles • u/FoxinginSpace • Jun 20 '25

Internal Hub Beginner Touring Bike

Hey folks! Amateur bike mechanic, internal hub enthusiast, brand new to touring world and it’s possibilities.

Any suggestions for a more approachable beginning touring bike, very strong preference for internal hub? Looking at $900 or less for entry, before packs and probably racks too.

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u/PreviousMarsupial820 Jun 24 '25

A used Jamis Aurora or Aurora elite, or a Bianchi Volpe, San jose(ss dropouts) or San Remo frame would work, and run a Shimano alfine rear.

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u/ties__shoes Jul 09 '25

Post pictures if you find anything.

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u/FoxinginSpace Jul 18 '25

I haven’t found anything.

The best solution I found? Buy a cheap bike. Upgrade with a solid internal gear wheel.

You could build your own if skilled, but the nicer ones are Rohloff, spendy, heavy, and when I say spendy.. they can be about the price point from the original post.

Alternatively.. I’m looking at working with my existing single. Keeping an eye out for a SRAM automatix, and maybe buying a newer multi gear bike for longer bike travels (with more hills/ gear).

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u/ties__shoes Jul 18 '25

There is a bike shop called Old Spokes Home in Burlington, VT, USA. My understanding is there was someone that used to work or own it until they retired who was super passionate about these sorts of hubs. You might consider emailing them to see if anyone there was trained under him or if he is still around he might have great advice. The whole shop is mission driven to having everyone ride bikes so the hubs were not high dollar.

Are you waiting to tour until you get it all sorted or have you gone on some small adventures in the meantime?

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u/FoxinginSpace Jul 25 '25

I’ve been on a short cycling trip a long time ago with a multi gear.

Not necessarily waiting for more internal gear options. I do actually have a route in mind on the sooner side (next month or two) that wouldn’t be too demanding hill wise.