Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
There are advantages to internal hubs, such as downshifting at a stop if you forget
Impossible with dérailleurs. I don't see any issues, what hub does it have? That would be the deciding factor, as to whether the gearing matches the terrain for your area.
It's the Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal. As for the ride, it would be up and over the West Slope from Beaverton to Portland. I'm thinking I would be able to pull that off with this hub, but I will defer to the voice of experience. The height difference would be from about 200' up to 750', but I don't know the specific incline. I do know it's about 4 miles or so of fairly steady uphill, though.