Originally Posted by
erg79
The big "what if?" that people like to throw out as a deterrent to an IGH is changing a flat. Make sure you have some nice puncture-resistant tires and/or practice taking the rear wheel off. You'll still want to figure out how to do that--it will give you a good idea of how the IGH works once you figure out how to remove the cable and to put it back together again.
This is actually super easy once you have done it one time. Just practice at home. I actually find it easier than with a derailleur bike, and my hands get less dirty because I touch the chain less.