Originally Posted by scarlson

Old (indicator-chains, steel shell) or new (aluminum shell, cable) 5-speed? Both are good, and you have it so why not? I guess the new 5-speed even has the 1:1 gear in the middle of the range. Seems like I was wrong about that. I support that choice!
Either way, better than a NuVinci!
I thought the same thing about the NuVinci, that a workout might not be a bad thing. But pedaling against resistance and not going any faster (especially uphill) just killed my enthusiasm. You only get the exercise if you are in good enough spirits to actually go out and ride, and that hub broke me down.