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Not if you have chain tensioners and schwalbe marathon plus tyres and/or a i'll take it to a cycle shop if i get a puncture attitude. Or the will/stupidity to fix a puncture with the wheel in the bike.
Tbh though screw-on freewheels are a chore (imo), half of them leave you two teeny dogs to remove them and on average they are a cheap replaceable component. I know white industries monty etc all make loverly 3/32 freewheels. Are they as good/reliable as an internal ratchet/pawl drive freehub?
The benefits of this hub as far as i can see..
Remove/change sprockets with a screw driver in a matter of seconds (also no probs getting 19T sprockets, seem to be in short supply atm).
Hopefully less eccentric than a screw on freewheel (less tight spot).
Swap between fixed and free without removing your wheel (clean hands).