Thanks! So far so good, but I only have 40 miles on it... It is my 1st belt drive, and my 1st 8spd IGH. Any extra drag from the belt/hub seems to be negligible on the road (at least in my opinion), and the gear range of the Nexus feels adequate for commuting where I live (NJ). If the longevity claims of those components hold true, I should be happy with it.