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Old 10-09-12, 05:37 PM
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Drum brake hubs have been around for a long time and are lower maintenance than disc brakes. And you can be sure that weather won't affect their performance I'm not sure if the argument is compelling enough, though. Drum brake hubs are heavy.

3-speed hubs are extremely reliable, but I don't expect IGH's with more speeds are as reliable. If reliability is at the top of your list, then a 3-speed is a good choice. 5-speed might be good, too.

You can get a 3-speed hub with a drum brake, a disc brake, or a coaster brake.
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