Thought you guys might like a peek at the new Rotec Gearbox bike.
http://www.dropmachine.com/News/p2_articleid/418
http://www.dropmachine.com/News/p2_articleid/418
Rotec Gearbox bike.
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Hey Jeff, thanks for the pictures!!! Bike looks real good. Later this year I hope to be doing some testing on it! By the way, did you get that CD of Photos Mike and I sent you for the website?
I like the Suntour Cranks. 
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Awesome. Nicely done Sully.
Can't wait to throw a leg over!
Can't wait to throw a leg over!
What happened to the Lawill? 
What's Lawwill? j/k Bike looks good! I like the color, and the fact that is has no derWhat happened to the Lawill?
John Sullivan. He post on Ridemonkey.
nice brake mounting
I agree what happened to the 2007 frame. The 2008 is cool but there seems be a am explanation why the old frames are now not being made.
http://www.roteccycles.com/
http://www.roteccycles.com/
Who said they aren't being made? This is just a gearbox model.
Bike looks nice, and no derailer to break, production for 09?
Seems like the curved top tube is unnecessary. If it were straighter the shock could be flipped with the reservoir end on the mainframe. Less (or is it more?) unsprung weight and in my opinion it would look more proper.
Cool bike though.
Cool bike though.
If you can tell the difference in how you bike rides depending on what end the resevoir is on, you're either extremely gifted or neurotic beyond comprehension.
The dropped toptube is for clearance (duh) and it makes sense.
The dropped toptube is for clearance (duh) and it makes sense.
I'd say a little of column A, little column B.
When is this going to be available to the general public?
That top tube looks pretty unnecessary. No reason not to have it straight. It really doesn't save any usable standover at that point.
Having the shaft end down is pretty noticeable. Big behavior difference.
Having the shaft end down is pretty noticeable. Big behavior difference.
well lets just say that before anymore are made (beyond the two already done) I'll get these throughly thrashed and tested.
Like I've said many times before, its the gearbox performance itself that I'am more concerned about. Does't really make any sense to spend anymore time or money making the rest look pretty if the V-boxx doesn't workout.
I'll have other samples made here soon enough.......
I'll be at PA this weekend and on the Shore in two weeks (time permitting) for some fun runs with EVRAC (maybe??).
The way i see it, its a mule and mules get ridden......they don't always look pretty but who the hell cares!
Like I've said many times before, its the gearbox performance itself that I'am more concerned about. Does't really make any sense to spend anymore time or money making the rest look pretty if the V-boxx doesn't workout.
I'll have other samples made here soon enough.......
I'll be at PA this weekend and on the Shore in two weeks (time permitting) for some fun runs with EVRAC (maybe??).
The way i see it, its a mule and mules get ridden......they don't always look pretty but who the hell cares!
And as for the Toptube.......well just continuing the Rotec look across all our product lines as they develop.
Besides if I had done it straight it would like even more like all the other gearboxs that are now being done in Europe, DB Sabbith for one.
The next samples won't be as low near the mainframe though.....I made it a bit to low so the shock had to flip.
Besides if I had done it straight it would like even more like all the other gearboxs that are now being done in Europe, DB Sabbith for one.
The next samples won't be as low near the mainframe though.....I made it a bit to low so the shock had to flip.
that thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!
wow Sully, awesome job! that bike is just chomping at the bits to race!!! everything looks awesome and unbreakable!
hmmm and no more derailleurs...
Count me in. Weekends, Wednesdays or Friday afternoons please.
I saw a picture of one at Interbike on NSMB.com... any news on production and costs? Ride characteristics would be nice too...
edit: I just saw a few more pics on the g-boxx thread, sorry for not x-checking... but still, there doesn't seem to be much info on ride quality...
edit: I just saw a few more pics on the g-boxx thread, sorry for not x-checking... but still, there doesn't seem to be much info on ride quality...
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Not that I know the guy, but Sully has been churning out innovative DH rides with a cult following for longer than most of us have had hair on our naughty bits. I think it's awesome that he's still cranking out small batches of frames into the market, let alone diving into gearboxes... keep it up and can't wait to see what comes out of these protos.
What's the geo?
Speak for yourself guy
! John might be old as Muthusela and certainly has had the "time" to be innovating in all his years, but I remember his humble (and bold) beginnings!
Well if this thread is back are there any updates on the bike?