Originally Posted by treechunk
The Rohloff is an amazingly overpriced piece of machinery. People who use them swear by them. A quick check of MTBR.com indicates REALLY high ratings from almost every reviewer (highly unusual for any product).
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If you ever look at a picture of the inside, you'll understand the cost.
I'd say that overpriced isn't the word you're looking for, but it is an incredibly expensive piece of gear. Whether it's worth it or not, not many can say, since the high cost prevents a large market share.