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@Hauska2014 I'm guessing you mean doing this bit, have to be honest it's the main thing that makes me avoid hub gears. With deraileurs it's more of a pain to set but you can pull the wheel in/out as often as you like without it being unset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bma6jVvUb8
I would look into a kickshift/2 speed/duomatic/sram automatrix/sturmey s2, no gear cable it just shifts up when you reach a certain speed(usually around 18mph) and down when you back pedal or up when you back pedal while going with one of them. Very often they have a coaster brake too so be careful when buying. Less gears but easier to refit when you get a flat.