GA2G I think you are mixing the Tap and the Mixer up - the tap is Nexus equipped and only 599, the Mixer is the more expensive Alfine equiped model.
The tap is a good bike, good price, next to no maintenance, and well built.
The Nexus system is a big improvement over older 3 speed hubs.
@vinylvillain started
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GA2G I think you are mixing the Tap and the Mixer up - the tap is Nexus equipped and only 599, the Mixer is the more expensive Alfine equiped model.
The tap is a good bike, good price, next to no maintenance, and well built.
The Nexus system is a big improvement over older 3 speed hubs.