Originally Posted by
moochems
Build up a surly straggler frame with your choice of hub. Nuvinci n360 is pretty cool if you don't have any significant hills and can get over the slight inefficiency of the hub.
Not concerned with disk brakes? Bikeisland dot com has a variety of frames that might fit your needs that could be built up as you see fit, a couple of options for disc brakes are even offered.
Maybe a fatbike would be your thing...?
In my experience, the low end on the N360 is perfect for hill climbing, in fact i can climb hills now that i had to walk up on my cruiser which couldn't handle it in 1st gear.... Also, as for efficiency.... its about the same as the old hub (shimano nexis 4 coaster brake).
- Andy