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Old 09-30-19 | 03:11 PM
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alan s
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I have the Rohloff on my commuter bike. Haven’t toured with it, and probably won’t unless I go to a really remote area. I like the Rohloff for the simplicity in shifting, which I do a lot of on my commute. Shifting while stopped is a really nice feature of an IGH. Also, as an all weather commuter, the drive train needs very little maintenance. I tend to ride in very dirty conditions, and using a wax based lube, a quick rinse and occasional reapplication is all that is needed. A good cleaning once in a while helps, but is really not necessary. Changing the internal oil is quick and easy. Maybe once a year or so. It does add a bit of weight, but for a fairly flat commute, that’s not a factor.

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