Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Here is some news, there are IGH hubs available other than Alfine 11 and the other zoot suit expensive IGH hubs promoted by cycling "enthusiasts." Even more when you consider used bikes like the trusty and reliable 3 speeds sold in this country for many years.
Those are not useful in hilly areas. Gear the low end down to 25 inches and the high end will be less than 50 inches. Even Nexus/Alfine 8 doesn't give me the range I use on a daily basis.