Originally Posted by apw55
As for efficiency, I’ve read articles and had people in bike shops quote statistics regarding derailleurs vs. internal hubs, but what does it all really translate to in terms of commute time? My observation is; not much.
Well, I wasn't making any statements on efficiency regarding derailleurs vs. internal gear hubs, but I have heard there is a noticeable drag in some of the internal gear hub gears. Whether thats worse than a dirty or poorly tuned derailleur system, I dunno. But oh boy, when you're going uphill or into a stiff wind every little rub feels like pulling a huge anchor along the ground.
Originally Posted by apw55
Comfort is an individual thing that two people may never agree on.
Ain't that the truth?