Thread: Gearing: Derailleur Vs. Internal Hub Gearing
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Old 08-01-20, 03:54 PM
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Internal you can shift while stopped. That IMO is the most significant functional difference. For a trike or even a bent, if you find yourself stopped on a hill in the wrong gear, being able to shift down is more than nice.
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