Derailleur vs internal hub bike | Why I love internal gears on my urban bike commute

You all probably ride a bike with a derailleur - don't all us North Americans? -- but consider this video an argument in favour of a gearing alternative: the internal hub. These devices to change gears on your bike have long been ignored by those on the athletic side of cycling, but if you're a commuter or urban transportation cyclist, here's a look at why you might want to consider an internal hub.

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