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JVBulman
FWIW I had a Nexus 8 (I know, not an Alfine, but pretty similar) in my cargo bike; it never skipped a beat in 5 years with minimal maintenance, so I think some of the concerns are a bit overblown. I'd choose an A8 over an A11, but wouldn't worry overly otherwise.