I just went out for my first ride on my "new" Rohloff touring bike today and wanted everyone to know that:I own the most complex, expensive and impossible-to-field-repair hub/shift system ever designed!
Furthermore, I like it and would not hesitate to use it on an around the world tour.
My second ride was even better. It does require that you remember which way to twist to go up or down in the gear range but that is about the extent of the re-learning process. I had read some posts that had "complained' of the hub noise but they have better hearing than this old man, I could hear it but it certainly wasn't loud and I wouldn't describe it as noise.
Last edited by edlfrey; 10-19-03 at 03:27 PM.