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Sachs Elan, also known as SRAM Spectro E12, a 12 speed epicyclic internal gear hub, in coaster brake version, without auxilliary components.

The Sachs Elan was a epicyclic internal hub gear for bicycles, introduced by the bicycle division of the German company Fichtel & Sachs 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.

The Elan was unreliable, and weighed a full 3.4 kg (7 1/2 pounds), 4 kg with an integrated coaster brake.[2]

After SRAM Corporation took over ownership of the German bicycle component manufacturer, the Elan was sold under the name Spectro E12.[2][1]

The Elan recieved a blow with the introduction of the Speedhub 500/14 by the small family owned company Rohloff AG, a technically more advanced product, and was discontinued before the turn of the millennium.

Versions

  • MH 12110 with coaster brake
  • MH 12010 without coaster brake

References

  1. ^ a b DEALER TECHNICAL MANUAL, SRAM, 1999
  2. ^ a b https://sheldonbrown.com/elan.html
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