Originally Posted by
nlerner
I had my '71 Raleigh International set up that way for awhile, and as far as I can tell, the universe didn't implode. However, I didn't like that setup very much and went back to a traditional geared bike (but with a mix of SunTour and Shimano mechs!).
Neal
+1 on the above. I put a Shimano 8 speed IGH in a 1973 Schwinn World Voyageur and was never that happy with it. I used mine for commuting to work and back in all weather. I found fixing a rear tire flat in the cold and in the dark, to be a MAJOR pain in the a**. The hub worked well but it always felt heavy and a but sluggish to me.