Story about the Nexus-8 hub
In regards to my Nexus failure comments: my use of this bike was as an off-season rainy day commuter. I rode this bike in drenching winter rains. I believe that the hub could have been saved if the mechanic cracked open the hub and inspected the grease (proprietary grease from what I understand). Replacing the fouled grease and being aware that there was a seal problem would have saved it. However, at the hourly shop rate, it won't take long before you spend enough to buy a new hub. It is all hind site now, but an expensive lesson.