Originally Posted by motorhommmer
you should have no trouble with vertical drop-outs--just add or subtract a gear tooth.
KMC also makes a 3/32 compatible half link for vertical drops. You can find the half link plus a new chain (like a z71 or a SRAM 57, 67), plus the required NEXUS vertical drop washers at any QBP vender such as Harris Cyclery or Airbomb
Don't understand this bit.
He is saying to use chain lenght to adjust chain tension. If you can't get it just right by cutting off full links try using a half link. Adjust lenght so the chain is tight just as it bottoms out in the vertical dropouts. Chain used on gearhubs is beefier than 9 speed chain. Combined with a constant straight chainline it should last much longer. A chainguard and fenders would certainly help keep the rain and spray off the chain thus extending life. Either scram or shimano hubs would make a good choice. If you use the shimano get the premium version. It has ultagra quaility berrings and is more duable. It has a red stripe painted around it. The others do not.