Originally Posted by
Abu Mahendra
Not too concerned about weight. A SRAM DD hub weighs 960grams.
Even if you're "not too concerned", it doesn't hurt to consider your options in the tire/tube/rim/spokes department to keep the total weight reasonable. By using the DD hub, you're saving the weight of a front derailleur, extra chainrings, front shifter/cable, etc, so you don't need to resign yourself to having a heavy bike yet.
(Of course, I'm not going to twist anyone's arm to be a weight weenie.

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