Shimano Alfine ratio questions

Patrick1964, September 5, 2009

How do the ratio's in an Alfine hub with the Alfine 39T chainwheel compare to a standard road setup ? I'd expect the highest gear to be lower than a road bike, but is the lowest gear as low as a standard chainset ? Any ideas ?

Thanks

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