>..I can't imagine someone investing in IGH unless they're an
>active cyclist each season (ie: high mileage).

Now I am intrigued since I ride six out of the seven days of the week during all four seasons. On an annual basis I have to get my cassettes and drivechains replaced due to heavy usage.

Back to what you typed in the response above; were you saying the Internal Gear Hub will need to get repaired eventually and thus where the high costs will be a factor? Or where you saying the Internal Gear Hub initially costs a ton just to purchase first hand and repairs down the road aren't necessary?