Originally Posted by
Schwinnhund
I wouldn't even consider a commuter bike with less than 10 speeds, or without Alpine gearing. Even without hills, there will be all kinds of different riding situations...traffic, weather, etc.....
Here's the opposite, went from 3x9sp XT stuff to 8sp Alfine, then singlespeed and now fixie (hipsters give me a strange look for a fixie with fenders, dynamo hub and a rear rack
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I do find this downgrading somewhat funny, but can't help it
+1 to 3sp IGH