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Old 02-06-06, 05:30 AM
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cherubim
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On a touring bike, I think the Rohloff beats a derailleur system hands down. More reliable, better shifting, less maintenance, less chance of being damaged in a crash, probably a stronger rear wheel (no dish)cleaner, and possibly cooler.

A derailleur system is possibly slightly lighter but this makes no practical difference on a already heavy bike.

I will not go back to a derailleur system on my touring bike/commuter.

Mike S
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