Are $199 Shimano Alfine Internal Gear Bicycle Hubs GENIUS or Terrible?

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0:00 - Intro
1:03 - What are the advantages of internal gear hubs?
3:05 - The Shimano Alfine
4:48 - Alfine 8 vs 11
8:55 - Alfine $199 vs Rohloff $1,499
10:53 - The Advantages of Electronic Shifting
12:27 - How does the Alfine feel to ride?
13:31 - Can you use the Alfine for touring and bikepacking?
16:08 - Maintenance & damage prevention
17:55 - Lowering the recommended gear ratios
19:07 - Alfine hub problems
20:05 - Alfine & eBikes
20:46 - Summary