Originally Posted by
dmnobrien
For my intended routes, that's just too low. And I like the idea of a low-maintenance drivetrain and clean chainline, hence my interest in an IGH.
I think the low end of the Capreo is 39 (?), and so that wouldn't work for me either. I figure if I'm spending this kind of dough on a bike, I can afford to be picky.
Well ... what is the smallest cog that you can put on an Alfine or Nexus? You can always use a double crank in the front to get the extra range you want. Similarly, you can do the same with the Capreo hub. a 56/39 double in the front mated with the Capreo hub would provide appropriate gearing.