Originally Posted by
Iride01
Why not 11 or 8 speed IGH? Shimano even has an IGH hub with electronic shifting.
What kind of carbon frame are you thinking of? A typical road bike frame? While many do, I don't feel a road bike frame is ideal for urban stop and go riding.
I use road bike for urban riding. Not a single problem.
IGH Road / gravel bikes are becoming more common nowadays. Many of them belt drive and can be had for as little as ~1000 bucks brand new. Some carbon, some aluminum. I would have bought one if I can afford it. In desperate need of true all-weather machine.