Originally Posted by
mtalinm
if it's a flat commute I dunno if the 11-speed hub is worth waiting for...you might even be OK with a 3-speed hub.
Without having any experience with them, I'd be leery of using a 3-speed on a general-use bike, especially if I don't have a nice stable of bikes. Unless the area is really flat, it'll still be too easy to get into situations where you really wish you had more gear. Besides, it's better to have a few extra gears you don't need than find yourself short when you need them.