Originally Posted by
megalowmatt
Great looking bike but even if you've got an inkling to change out the Alfine for a Speedhub I'd look into something with that already installed as you're going to need to swap the shifter as well.
That said I've got a bike with the Alfine 8 and the gearing is fine for my measly commute.
Agreed. I would not pay for a perfectly fine Alfine 8, only to immediately swap it out.
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The perfectionist in me can't believe that the manufacture can't be bothered to get the fender gaps even. Especially on the bike for the (web) sales brochure!