Prototype Zerode trail bike
- Thread starter dylan s
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The it would have to be a 29r
How far are gearbox bikes into the enduro approval process?
Not the prettiest bike in the world, but I really, really like it! Too bad the the price will probably be outrageously high if it makes into production, the Pinion gearbox ain't cheap.
I was about to ask where was the gearbox... Pinion is so small
It wasn't much more than the 11SPD Alfine from what Rob said. Getting the funds together to do the initial batch will be hard though.
Isn't that what the kids use Kickstarter for these days?
carbon, 650b, dropper, etc.. id say this one is pretty close
interesting looking bike though.
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The downhill version is one of the best bikes I have ever pedalled.
I'd be so keen to throw a leg over this...
I'd be so keen to throw a leg over this...
Want!, that is all
No more slack ST angles on enduro bikes!!! How do bike designers not notice that their seat is too far back when raised and too far forward when lowered?carbon, 650b, dropper, etc.. id say this one is pretty close
Take my mooooney!!!!
looks identical to the proto to test the pinion gearbox that's been around since last winter. is there something new/different?
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255317&p=3948257&viewfull=1#post3948257
Do you really care how far "forward" the seat is when it's lowered?
No same bike. Only 1 on the planet he made it in his shop. Testing Box, angles, and other bits.
I want to like this, but seriously, straighten that seat tube out and lower the seat mast, then maybe it won't look massive...
Rob is a tall guy, he built it for himself to test the Pinion gearbox and several other ideas. It's not been built to be seen, hence the lack of photos of it.
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So you don't care about the horizontal position of the seat on your downhill bike at all?
I understand that, thanks, just saying, love the concept, just that if it sees the light of day I hope it's streamlined somewhat
Agreed: Moar horizontal top tube + steeper ST angle + competitive weight= TAKE MY MONEY!!
Since we're talking about a trailbike, that's what I'm referring to. Seat position, as it relates to the BB, is only of significance to me when it's extended and I'm sitting on it, pedaling. When it's down and out of the way I'm not usually sitting on it. Sure, it makes contact with my inner thighs, but I doubt I'd notice a difference of a few mm fore/aft in that circumstance.
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