Originally Posted by fietsbob

Something about internally geared hubs that makes them Ideal for Commuting, and now the manufacturers are competing to see who can pack the most gear ratios in there.

3 speed is a hundred year old innovation, 5, 7, 8, 9, and Shimano is set to sell an 11 speed in a year..

why so great for commuting ?, no deralleur to whack , and you can pick a gear when not moving much or at all.
advantage when you hit a red light in too high a gear just downshift at a standstill while you are waiting for the light to change.