Originally Posted by
wahoonc
What are you doing to destroy hubs? I have yet to break any IG hub beyond repair (Shimano 333 being the exception). I currently have 4 bikes with IGH that I service that are daily riders, other than annual oil/grease on the newer Shimano ones they roll along on a daily basis, trouble free. The most trouble free and durable is the Sturmey-Archer AW 3 speed.
Aaron
Simply riding. I myself weigh WELL over 200lbs and regularly carry over 50lbs and can easily top 100lbs of stuff. I also have some monster hills that I need to climb and VERY harsh winters that then do in hubs that survive the summer.
Can't really compare recreational riding to hard core utility riding. Much as a work truck will need more maintenance than your weekend joy ride.