Would you?
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it's pretty much the norm for trials bikes these days.
only real advantages are
-ability to shift while coasting
-slight reduction in unsprung weight by moving the freewheel mechanism out of the hub.
only real advantages are
-ability to shift while coasting
-slight reduction in unsprung weight by moving the freewheel mechanism out of the hub.
i like the idea for sure
that video was so damn intense my nose is bleeding
that video was so damn intense my nose is bleeding
Nope.
fast on a trials bike is relative. 
This is moar 'old is now again' technology:
will it really shift on the fly, based on wheel torque alone?
pulls your foot right off the pedal and shreds your pants since you cant stop the drivetrain from rotating. fuck around and get your finger in there and you can say goodbye to it..
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XC lid and goggles? F'n A, I'm sold.
But seriously. I'd try it. Probably not fork out the cash to be cutting edge, but a day on a demo bike or something would be cool. It's not really new.
But seriously. I'd try it. Probably not fork out the cash to be cutting edge, but a day on a demo bike or something would be cool. It's not really new.
no.
What a drag... 
I think it'd be kind of cool if the chainring was enclosed. That would minimize the risk of digital reduction. I like the idea, but wonder what the real world effect would be like.
Personally, no, I don't want that.
You know when you get a stick in your derailleur, or something into the drivetrain, and you stop pedaling to minimize damage? Imagine this thing would use all of your momentum and traction to keep pushing the chain and wreak havoc if something gets in there. Of course you'd stop, but at high speed, seems like a lot of damage could happen real fast.
You know when you get a stick in your derailleur, or something into the drivetrain, and you stop pedaling to minimize damage? Imagine this thing would use all of your momentum and traction to keep pushing the chain and wreak havoc if something gets in there. Of course you'd stop, but at high speed, seems like a lot of damage could happen real fast.
+ entertaining chainsuck
I like the idea of coasting shifts, but a constantly spinning drivetrain is a disaster waiting to happen (especially with chain growth and obstacles or pant legs added to the equation. I think the alpine hub in the frame Ala zerode was a much better system.
Care to elaborate?
I agree with everything you said. You articulated my thoughts, hopes, and fears perfectly. thank you.
Schwinn Galaxy drive!
Oh, I thought I was being ridiculed for making an unknown technical or grammatical error in typical rm fashion.
you must have me confused with kidwesty.