Originally Posted by
Bjforrestal
They are actually very durable and less maintenance required than a deurailler setup. A nexus 7 speed should give you all the gears you need, and you can get skinnier tires put on the cruiser. Plus you can keep a chain guard on, clean lines and clean pants. You will notice a significant speed difference at the fraction of the cost of a new bike.
That sounds pretty cool. I looked at prices online and those hubs look like they cost $150-$200. The cruiser cost less than $250. Seems weird to spend that much on the hub, but maybe it's a good idea.