Originally Posted by
dynaryder
In daily use,I really don't have any issues with riding and climbing with my BWR hubs. I'm sure that the guys in Le Tour would,but I really don't think normal people will notice the reduced efficiency from an IGH as much as they'll notice weight(esp in the wheels/tires) and gear range. When I was working at the old shop I would swap between my Pt Reyes and S6 for commuting and hub drag just didn't register.
For me it nonsense to use the slow, inefficient, heavy 4x3 transmission with a BWR on a lightweight, reactive bike like the T-line.
This bike should have an efficient lightweight 11s speed derailleur+cassette transmission like the one of the Ultralight Helix.