I'm having a hugeeee argument with my friend about the existence, purpose, usefulness, and worth of a 26 speed bike. The only combo I can think of that would produce this would be 2x13. Now, campy just released an 11 cog cassette for roadies... Still makes little sense to me.
I believe that the bike can exist, but it would obviously be a custom cassette and would require a custom frame and hub to utilize current chains due to spacing, or it would need a custom chain and most likely hub.
My argument is: The creation of this bicycle is pointless and in almost any case has no practical use.
His: It exists and is use as a "dune climbing" bike.
He says that he friend works at a "pro" bike shop and has it. He wont give up is argument even though I believe I have won by providing a reasonable answer as to why it makes no sense.
He says that there is no reason that you need different chains for more gears and all that sh*t. its driving me nuts.
Can someone please help me end this by proving him wrong? Or, hell, prove me wrong.
I believe that the bike can exist, but it would obviously be a custom cassette and would require a custom frame and hub to utilize current chains due to spacing, or it would need a custom chain and most likely hub.
My argument is: The creation of this bicycle is pointless and in almost any case has no practical use.
His: It exists and is use as a "dune climbing" bike.
He says that he friend works at a "pro" bike shop and has it. He wont give up is argument even though I believe I have won by providing a reasonable answer as to why it makes no sense.
He says that there is no reason that you need different chains for more gears and all that sh*t. its driving me nuts.
Can someone please help me end this by proving him wrong? Or, hell, prove me wrong.
