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Old 09-14-16, 08:36 AM
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@Stadjer, I didn't say high maintenance. That's different from finicky and very hard to work on. I don't know how representative the stories of tricky cable adjustment and re-installation are, and I haven't used an 8-speed hub. Maybe most people don't have these troubles.

Being able to shift while stopped or coasting is a big plus when commuting, and it's worth giving up the ability to shift while applying a lot of power. This is one thing I love about IGHs. And some people may not know, you can shift while applying a small amount of power.
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