Test rode an Airnimal Joey today, loved it. I rode the 1x11 derailleur version, having originally thought I'd go for the Rohloff version. I also rode an 11sp Alfine hubbed tandem a short distance to see how the shifts worked, on that basis I'm now longer clear what the problem is that the Rohloff was solving, and a good discussion on gear ranges suggests that the derailleur version is the one for me.
So far I've taken the top end version with carbon front fork, BB7 Roads and added/changed
- front dyno hub, light mount and Luxos IQ2
- flat bar, with bar ends, MTB trigger shifter. Casette and derailleur TBC between SRAM adn Shimano. I really didn't like the SRAM road double tap levers and never use the drops. I'm also considering in my mind soem Humpert touring bar ends or butterfly type handlebars
- added racks and mudguards
- 26" (559) wheels with 28mm Gatorskins, seems GP4seasons dont come in 559.
What I can't decide on so far is Shimano 1x11, 1x12 or SRAM 1x11?
And colour - as I'm saving on the Rohloff, I'm thinking of a custom colour, can't decide between the standard yellow of the Chameleon, British Racing Green - such an iconic colour, or the nice orange on one of the custom jobs on their website?
What I can definitelysay though is that they are really helpful and friendly bunch letting me head off for a couple of hour test ride and then spending plenty of time talking through options afterwards.