Originally Posted by
Andrew F
Gotta question regarding the 3spd IGH/ derailleur set up. Is there an advantage to that over a 5 or 7spd IGH?
One advantage to a 3-speed build is lower cost and wide availability. And, fwiw, I've tried a 5-speed SA hub, 7- and 8-speed Shimano Nexus hubs, but I go back to the old Sturmey Archers for these retro builds (whether AW or FW hubs).
Neal