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Interesting read, cheers Ed.
If money were no issue I'd go with phils and never look back. However, Im thinking, start with my cheapest (and quickest to get the bike running) option of the goldtec and rebuilding my rear existing wheel. I can't think of a reason to eliminate it from my options, yet.The next few months will give me a chance to "test" it and reassess if needed.
Even though the weather is filthy, while I have some time off in Cornwall I'm keen to dissappear for a few days on the bike.
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I love the idea of internal geared hub, but even if I could afford a Rohloff I still think " should" anything happen it could leave you stranded. Seems like you can limp out of most situations with an external derailleur set up and chances of replacement parts on the road are easier.
That said so many people do use the Rohloff, maybe they just don't go wrong. I nave no prolonged experience of them. Recycled on here built a serious touring machine using one, maybe has some friendly advice after using it for a while.