Originally Posted by
neil
I don't have any IGH experience, but I would test it out in cold weather before committing to using that as your winter bike. Grease and other lubricants are a lot thicker when it's cold out, so I'd be concerned that the more complex mechanisms in an IGH may not work as expected in some weather conditions.
IGH are great for the winter and actually seem to be preferred by many winter riders. I don't have one but have already dealt with the RD freezing up from road slop on several rides despite the full fenders I run. Before next winter I will have an IGH setup to use. Oh and wheel rim brakes can freeze up also, not a lot of fun when you need to stop now.
