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Watch out for Alfine hubs, they have a design flaw in that if the DS bearing get's dry/rusty there is no way to fix it. I can't believe it's not a well known issue, I've seen 50% (of about 20) die this way.
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Didn’t know! Shame as IG for non rohloff money would be great for low maintenance riding
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Yup, the main bearing ring gets pitted way too easily and ruins the hub. The seals are garbage, water gets into the hub and stays there. I’m seen some hubs that look they’ve been lubed with mud. Shame, because the gear internals are more or less bulletproof.
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This Genesis Brixton looks a great commuter for the money https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256771230587?