Shimano Alfine
![Shimano Alfine S-GS700 11 speed epicyclic internally geared hub, without auxiliary components.](/Images/godic/202412/18/Shimano_Alfine_SG-S7000255.JPG")
![Shimano Alfine S-GS500 8 speed epicyclic internally geared hub, laced with spokes and mounted on bicycle.](/Images/godic/202412/18/Shimano_Alfine_SG-S5000256.JPG")
![Alfine-11 Schematic diagram](/Images/godic/202412/18/Alfine-animation-150dpi0256.gif")
Alfine is the name of a comfort and urban oriented product series by Shimano. It is mainly known for internally geared hubs, but includes also hydraulic disc brakes and levers, chain tensioners, dynamo hubs, cranksets, shift levers, and complete wheels.