Shimano Nexus Chainset

The Shimano Nexus chainsets are designed for everyday bicycles fitted with Shimano hub gears. They are also suitable for use with other hub gears and for single speed usage if the small number of teeth on the chainring is acceptable.

There is a choice of 33 or 38 teeth on a long lasting steel chainring which is fitted to an aluminium 170 mm crank. The enlarged centre fits the gap at the front of the Excelle, Mirada and Saber chaincases and it fits on a square bottom bracket such as that from Shimano.

Supplied as a pair which includes a matching left-hand crank. The 38 tooth version gives higher gears than the 33 tooth version. In hilly areas, the 33 tooth version may be preferred, otherwise we think the 38 tooth is better for most riders.