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[[Image:Sachs Elan (aka SRAM Spectro E12).JPG|thumb|Sachs Elan, also known as SRAM Spectro E12, a 12 speed epicyclic internal gear hub, in coaster brake version, without auxiliary components.]] |
[[Image:Sachs Elan (aka SRAM Spectro E12).JPG|thumb|Sachs Elan, also known as SRAM Spectro E12, a 12 speed epicyclic internal gear hub, in coaster brake version, without auxiliary components.]] |
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The '''Sachs Elan''' was an [[Epicyclic gearing|epicyclic]] internal [[hub gear]] for [[bicycle]]s, developed and manufactured by the bicycle division of the German company [[Fichtel & Sachs]]. It was considered heavy and production units were plagued with quality issues. The gear hub was |
The '''Sachs Elan''' was an [[Epicyclic gearing|epicyclic]] internal [[hub gear]] for [[bicycle]]s, developed and manufactured by the bicycle division of the German company [[Fichtel & Sachs]]. It was considered heavy and production units were plagued with quality issues. The gear hub was discontinued before the turn of the 2000 millennium. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Elan was introduced in 1995 and manufactured until 1998. With its 12 speeds and an overall range of 339%<ref name="S99">[http://www.sram.com/_media/pdf/sram/dealers/DTM_GHS_E_99.pdf DEALER TECHNICAL MANUAL], SRAM, 1999</ref> it was the most advanced epicyclic hub gear at the time, and the first hub gear commercially available with more than 7 speeds. |
The Elan was introduced in 1995 and manufactured until 1998. With its 12 speeds and an overall range of 339%<ref name="S99">[http://www.sram.com/_media/pdf/sram/dealers/DTM_GHS_E_99.pdf DEALER TECHNICAL MANUAL] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110111195452/http://www.sram.com/_media/pdf/sram/dealers/DTM_GHS_E_99.pdf |date=2011-01-11 }}, SRAM, 1999</ref> it was the most advanced epicyclic hub gear at the time, and the first hub gear commercially available with more than 7 speeds. |
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After [[SRAM Corporation]] took over ownership of the German bicycle component manufacturer, the Elan was sold under the name Spectro E12.<ref name="S99" /><ref name="SB" /> |
After [[SRAM Corporation]] took over ownership of the German bicycle component manufacturer, the Elan was sold under the name Spectro E12.<ref name="S99" /><ref name="SB" /> |
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The Elan received a blow with the introduction of the [[Rohloff Speedhub|Speedhub 500/14]] by the then small [[family-owned]] company [[Rohloff AG]] of Hessen, Germany, a technically more advanced product, and was |
The Elan received a blow with the introduction of the [[Rohloff Speedhub|Speedhub 500/14]] by the then small [[family-owned]] company [[Rohloff AG]] of Hessen, Germany, a technically more advanced product, and was discontinued before the turn of the 2000 millennium. |
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==Specifications== |
==Specifications== |
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Weight was a full 3.4 kg (7 1/2 pounds) and 4 kg with an integrated [[coaster brake]].<ref name="SB">https://sheldonbrown.com/elan.html</ref> |
Weight was a full 3.4 kg (7 1/2 pounds) and 4 kg with an integrated [[coaster brake]].<ref name="SB">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sheldonbrown.com/elan.html|title=The Sachs Elan 12-speed hub|website=www.sheldonbrown.com}}</ref> |
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'''[[Gear ratio]]s''' |
'''[[Gear ratio]]s''' |
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*MH 12110 with coaster brake |
*MH 12110 with coaster brake |
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*MH 12010 without coaster brake |
*MH 12010 without coaster brake |
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== See also == |
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* [[Comparison of hub gears]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://bernd.sluka.de/Fahrrad/Elan/index.html Technical documents] |
*[http://bernd.sluka.de/Fahrrad/Elan/index.html Technical documents] |
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*[http://sheldonbrown.com/sachs-elan/index.html Pictures of internal mechanisms] |
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*[http://sheldonbrown.com/elan.html John Allen's presentation of the product] |
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[[Category:Hub gears]] |
[[Category:Hub gears]] |
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[[Category:Discontinued products]] |
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[[Category:Epicyclical gearing]] |
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[[Category:SRAM Corporation]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:22, 23 August 2022
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The Sachs Elan was an epicyclic internal hub gear for bicycles, developed and manufactured by the bicycle division of the German company Fichtel & Sachs. It was considered heavy and production units were plagued with quality issues. The gear hub was discontinued before the turn of the 2000 millennium.
History
[edit]The Elan was introduced in 1995 and manufactured until 1998. With its 12 speeds and an overall range of 339%[1] it was the most advanced epicyclic hub gear at the time, and the first hub gear commercially available with more than 7 speeds.
After SRAM Corporation took over ownership of the German bicycle component manufacturer, the Elan was sold under the name Spectro E12.[1][2]
The Elan received a blow with the introduction of the Speedhub 500/14 by the then small family-owned company Rohloff AG of Hessen, Germany, a technically more advanced product, and was discontinued before the turn of the 2000 millennium.
Specifications
[edit]Weight was a full 3.4 kg (7 1/2 pounds) and 4 kg with an integrated coaster brake.[2]
| Speed | Ratio | Percentage diff. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,433 | |
| 2 | 1,174 | 22,1% |
| 3 | 1 | 17,4% |
| 4 | 0,848 | 17,9% |
| 5 | 0,75 | 13,1% |
| 6 | 0,675 | 11,1% |
| 7 | 0,62 | 8,9% |
| 8 | 0,566 | 9,5% |
| 9 | 0,522 | 8,4% |
| 10 | 0,485 | 7,6% |
| 11 | 0,451 | 7,5% |
| 12 | 0,423 | 6,6% |
Versions
[edit]- MH 12110 with coaster brake
- MH 12010 without coaster brake
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b DEALER TECHNICAL MANUAL Archived 2011-01-11 at the Wayback Machine, SRAM, 1999
- ^ a b "The Sachs Elan 12-speed hub". www.sheldonbrown.com.