Originally Posted by
phulin
- Is an IGH a good idea? What are pitfalls/things to watch out for?
- Where should I find a bike with wide enough rear spacing to accommodate the IGH? My total budget is probably around $5-600, and I don't really want to pay for derailleurs that I'll just remove.
In another commuting forum, there's a thread discussing the pitfalls,
I'm Done With Internal Gear Hubs.
There are also several posts rebutting his complaints. In the end, I think it's a balanced thread.