Originally Posted by
acidfast7
I'm not convinced that an unlimited number of gears is beneficial in practice.
Put it around the Nürburgring against a 3-speed, a 7-speed and a Speedhub-equipped bike and then we'll see.
You're missing the point. This isn't a performance issue. Someone with health issues could benefit from this;they could choose the exact gear that they want,rather than having to spin or mash due to the steps in a traditional hub.