I converted an Atlantis to a Rohloff to use as a commuter. I don't mind the lever arm but the chain tensioner is a real pain when changing tires. I am currently using a Philcentric bottom bracket instead but it requires a half-link in the chain. The new bike will have sliding dropouts. The pause to shift is just a quick let up on the pedals for a light person. There's also the Shimano Di2 XTR coming out with the Syncro shift option. As a Rohloff user it looks appealing and probably not that much more expensive when all it taken together.